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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.51, 476.61 and 200.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.51, 476.61 and 200.76 is: 301.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.51 : 476.61 = 200.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.51/476.61 = 200.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.51x = 476.61 × 200.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.51x = 95,684.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,684.22/317.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.36

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