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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.75, 475.70 and 207.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.75, 475.70 and 207.69 is: 310.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.75 : 475.70 = 207.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.75/475.70 = 207.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.75x = 475.70 × 207.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.75x = 98,797.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,797.09/317.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.93

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