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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.52, 475.08 and 201.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.52, 475.08 and 201.18 is: 301.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.52 : 475.08 = 201.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.52/475.08 = 201.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.52x = 475.08 × 201.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.52x = 95,576.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,576.59/316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.96

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