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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.85, 475.34 and 200.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.85, 475.34 and 200.88 is: 301.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.85 : 475.34 = 200.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.85/475.34 = 200.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.85x = 475.34 × 200.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.85x = 95,485.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,485.29/316.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.36

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