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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.40, 476.76 and 209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.40, 476.76 and 209.80 is: 314.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.40 : 476.76 = 209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.40/476.76 = 209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.40x = 476.76 × 209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.40x = 100,024.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,024.25/318.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.15

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