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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.95, 475.59 and 201.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.95, 475.59 and 201.45 is: 302.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.95 : 475.59 = 201.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.95/475.59 = 201.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.95x = 475.59 × 201.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.95x = 95,807.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,807.61/316.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.28

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