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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.01, 475.47 and 247.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.01, 475.47 and 247.96 is: 371.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.01 : 475.47 = 247.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.01/475.47 = 247.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.01x = 475.47 × 247.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.01x = 117,898.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,898.14/317.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.90

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