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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.47, 477.44 and 209.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.47, 477.44 and 209.93 is: 314.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.47 : 477.44 = 209.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.47/477.44 = 209.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.47x = 477.44 × 209.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.47x = 100,227.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,227.93/318.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.72

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