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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.56, 475.50 and 201.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.56, 475.50 and 201.76 is: 302.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.56 : 475.50 = 201.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.56/475.50 = 201.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.56x = 475.50 × 201.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.56x = 95,936.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,936.88/317.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.11

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