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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.24, 475.80 and 209.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.24, 475.80 and 209.72 is: 314.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.24 : 475.80 = 209.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.24/475.80 = 209.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.24x = 475.80 × 209.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.24x = 99,784.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,784.78/317.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.54

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