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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.26, 476.45 and 203.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.26, 476.45 and 203.98 is: 306.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.26 : 476.45 = 203.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.26/476.45 = 203.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.26x = 476.45 × 203.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.26x = 97,186.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,186.27/317.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.33

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