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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.19, 476.94 and 208.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.19, 476.94 and 208.16 is: 312.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.19 : 476.94 = 208.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.19/476.94 = 208.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.19x = 476.94 × 208.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.19x = 99,279.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,279.83/318.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.01

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