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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.43, 476.24 and 209.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.43, 476.24 and 209.25 is: 313.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.43 : 476.24 = 209.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.43/476.24 = 209.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.43x = 476.24 × 209.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.43x = 99,652.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,652.17/317.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.93

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