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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.30, 475.56 and 201.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.30, 475.56 and 201.86 is: 302.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.30 : 475.56 = 201.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.30/475.56 = 201.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.30x = 475.56 × 201.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.30x = 95,996.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,996.54/317.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.54

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