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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.34, 476.10 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.34, 476.10 and 208.98 is: 313.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.34 : 476.10 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.34/476.10 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.34x = 476.10 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.34x = 99,495.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,495.38/317.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.53

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