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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.62, 475.32 and 206.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.62, 475.32 and 206.58 is: 310.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.62 : 475.32 = 206.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.62/475.32 = 206.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.62x = 475.32 × 206.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.62x = 98,191.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,191.61/316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.12

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