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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.79, 476.68 and 209.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.79, 476.68 and 209.55 is: 314.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.79 : 476.68 = 209.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.79/476.68 = 209.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.79x = 476.68 × 209.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.79x = 99,888.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,888.29/317.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.32

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