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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.48, 475.67 and 201.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.48, 475.67 and 201.62 is: 302.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.48 : 475.67 = 201.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.48/475.67 = 201.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.48x = 475.67 × 201.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.48x = 95,906.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,906.28/317.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.09

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