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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.08, 475.62 and 209.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.08, 475.62 and 209.02 is: 313.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.08 : 475.62 = 209.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.08/475.62 = 209.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.08x = 475.62 × 209.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.08x = 99,414.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,414.09/317.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.53

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