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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.52, 475.50 and 201.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.52, 475.50 and 201.62 is: 301.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.52 : 475.50 = 201.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.52/475.50 = 201.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.52x = 475.50 × 201.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.52x = 95,867.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,867.93/317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.93

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