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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.88, 476.82 and 209.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.88, 476.82 and 209.88 is: 314.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.88 : 476.82 = 209.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.88/476.82 = 209.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.88x = 476.82 × 209.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.88x = 100,074.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,074.98/317.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.82

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