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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.15, 476.59 and 209.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.15, 476.59 and 209.61 is: 313.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.15 : 476.59 = 209.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.15/476.59 = 209.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.15x = 476.59 × 209.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.15x = 99,894.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,894.60/318.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.99

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