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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.46, 476.19 and 209.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.46, 476.19 and 209.94 is: 314.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.46 : 476.19 = 209.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.46/476.19 = 209.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.46x = 476.19 × 209.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.46x = 99,971.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,971.33/317.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.91

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