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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.58, 476.49 and 209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.58, 476.49 and 209.10 is: 313.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.58 : 476.49 = 209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.58/476.49 = 209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.58x = 476.49 × 209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.58x = 99,634.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,634.06/317.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.73

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