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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.98, 474.93 and 201.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.98, 474.93 and 201.15 is: 301.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.98 : 474.93 = 201.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.98/474.93 = 201.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.98x = 474.93 × 201.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.98x = 95,532.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,532.17/316.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.38

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