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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.97, 476.95 and 210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.97, 476.95 and 210.24 is: 315.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.97 : 476.95 = 210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.97/476.95 = 210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.97x = 476.95 × 210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.97x = 100,273.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,273.97/317.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.36

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