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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.46, 473.90 and 200.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.46, 473.90 and 200.56 is: 300.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.46 : 473.90 = 200.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.46/473.90 = 200.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.46x = 473.90 × 200.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.46x = 95,045.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,045.38/316.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.34

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