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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.87, 478.83 and 209.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.87, 478.83 and 209.37 is: 314.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.87 : 478.83 = 209.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.87/478.83 = 209.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.87x = 478.83 × 209.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.87x = 100,252.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,252.64/318.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.40

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