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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.09, 474.76 and 207.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.09, 474.76 and 207.08 is: 310.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.09 : 474.76 = 207.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.09/474.76 = 207.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.09x = 474.76 × 207.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.09x = 98,314.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,314.30/317.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.05

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