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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.25, 475.07 and 209.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.25, 475.07 and 209.12 is: 313.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.25 : 475.07 = 209.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.25/475.07 = 209.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.25x = 475.07 × 209.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.25x = 99,343.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,343.22/317.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.14

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