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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.32, 476.64 and 208.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.32, 476.64 and 208.76 is: 312.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.32 : 476.64 = 208.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.32/476.64 = 208.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.32x = 476.64 × 208.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.32x = 99,503.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,503.37/318.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.59

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