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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.80, 475.20 and 208.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.80, 475.20 and 208.57 is: 312.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.80 : 475.20 = 208.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.80/475.20 = 208.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.80x = 475.20 × 208.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.80x = 99,112.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,112.46/316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.86

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