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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.04, 475.14 and 201.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.04, 475.14 and 201.12 is: 301.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.04 : 475.14 = 201.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.04/475.14 = 201.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.04x = 475.14 × 201.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.04x = 95,560.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,560.16/317.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.41

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