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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.03, 476.71 and 208.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.03, 476.71 and 208.00 is: 311.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.03 : 476.71 = 208.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.03/476.71 = 208.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.03x = 476.71 × 208.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.03x = 99,156.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,156.34/318.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.78

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