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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.36, 475.76 and 208.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.36, 475.76 and 208.92 is: 313.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.36 : 475.76 = 208.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.36/475.76 = 208.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.36x = 475.76 × 208.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.36x = 99,395.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,395.78/317.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.20

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