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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.46, 476.19 and 209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.46, 476.19 and 209.22 is: 313.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.46 : 476.19 = 209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.46/476.19 = 209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.46x = 476.19 × 209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.46x = 99,628.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,628.47/317.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.83

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