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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.24, 475.76 and 209.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.24, 475.76 and 209.06 is: 313.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.24 : 475.76 = 209.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.24/475.76 = 209.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.24x = 475.76 × 209.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.24x = 99,462.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,462.39/317.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.52

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