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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.44, 475.82 and 207.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.44, 475.82 and 207.41 is: 310.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.44 : 475.82 = 207.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.44/475.82 = 207.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.44x = 475.82 × 207.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.44x = 98,688.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,688.64/317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.89

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