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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.06, 475.56 and 201.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.06, 475.56 and 201.18 is: 301.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.06 : 475.56 = 201.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.06/475.56 = 201.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.06x = 475.56 × 201.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.06x = 95,673.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,673.16/317.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.75

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