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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.33, 475.01 and 201.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.33, 475.01 and 201.38 is: 301.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.33 : 475.01 = 201.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.33/475.01 = 201.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.33x = 475.01 × 201.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.33x = 95,654.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,654.13/317.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.44

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