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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.49, 476.82 and 208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.49, 476.82 and 208.44 is: 312.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.49 : 476.82 = 208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.49/476.82 = 208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.49x = 476.82 × 208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.49x = 99,388.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,388.36/318.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.06

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