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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.89, 475.58 and 207.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.89, 475.58 and 207.17 is: 310.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.89 : 475.58 = 207.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.89/475.58 = 207.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.89x = 475.58 × 207.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.89x = 98,527.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,527.34/316.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.92

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