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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.83, 476.54 and 209.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.83, 476.54 and 209.29 is: 313.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.83 : 476.54 = 209.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.83/476.54 = 209.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.83x = 476.54 × 209.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.83x = 99,735.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,735.06/317.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.80

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