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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.69, 475.02 and 200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.69, 475.02 and 200.80 is: 301.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.69 : 475.02 = 200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.69/475.02 = 200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.69x = 475.02 × 200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.69x = 95,384.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,384.02/316.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.19

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