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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.90, 474.71 and 208.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.90, 474.71 and 208.36 is: 312.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.90 : 474.71 = 208.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.90/474.71 = 208.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.90x = 474.71 × 208.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.90x = 98,908.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,908.20/316.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.12

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