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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.04, 475.56 and 299.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.04, 475.56 and 299.22 is: 448.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.04 : 475.56 = 299.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.04/475.56 = 299.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.04x = 475.56 × 299.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.04x = 142,297.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,297.06/317.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.83

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