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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.97, 474.78 and 206.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.97, 474.78 and 206.89 is: 309.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.97 : 474.78 = 206.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.97/474.78 = 206.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.97x = 474.78 × 206.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.97x = 98,225.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,225.99/316.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.89

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