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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.97, 474.20 and 240.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.97, 474.20 and 240.15 is: 359.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.97 : 474.20 = 240.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.97/474.20 = 240.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.97x = 474.20 × 240.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.97x = 113,879.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,879.13/316.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.27

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