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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.03, 474.87 and 206.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.03, 474.87 and 206.95 is: 309.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.03 : 474.87 = 206.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.03/474.87 = 206.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.03x = 474.87 × 206.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.03x = 98,275.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,275.11/317.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.99

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