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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.70, 475.22 and 201.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.70, 475.22 and 201.20 is: 301.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.70 : 475.22 = 201.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.70/475.22 = 201.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.70x = 475.22 × 201.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.70x = 95,613.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,613.26/316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.90

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