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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.47, 474.26 and 200.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.47, 474.26 and 200.59 is: 300.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.47 : 474.26 = 200.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.47/474.26 = 200.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.47x = 474.26 × 200.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.47x = 95,132.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,132.29/316.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.60

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