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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.56, 477.84 and 199.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.56, 477.84 and 199.86 is: 299.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.56 : 477.84 = 199.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.56/477.84 = 199.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.56x = 477.84 × 199.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.56x = 95,501.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,501.10/318.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.79

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