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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.19, 476.22 and 201.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.19, 476.22 and 201.27 is: 302.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.19 : 476.22 = 201.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.19/476.22 = 201.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.19x = 476.22 × 201.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.19x = 95,848.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,848.80/317.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.18

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