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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.20, 476.10 and 209.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.20, 476.10 and 209.06 is: 313.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.20 : 476.10 = 209.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.20/476.10 = 209.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.20x = 476.10 × 209.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.20x = 99,533.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,533.47/317.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.79

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