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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.56, 477.13 and 202.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.56, 477.13 and 202.05 is: 303.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.56 : 477.13 = 202.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.56/477.13 = 202.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.56x = 477.13 × 202.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.56x = 96,404.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,404.12/317.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.58

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