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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.81, 477.50 and 202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.81, 477.50 and 202.30 is: 303.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.81 : 477.50 = 202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.81/477.50 = 202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.81x = 477.50 × 202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.81x = 96,597.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,597.56/317.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.95

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