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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.59, 477 and 208.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.59, 477 and 208.58 is: 312.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.59 : 477 = 208.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.59/477 = 208.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.59x = 477 × 208.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.59x = 99,490.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,490.28/318.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.29

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