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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.06, 475.92 and 315.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.06, 475.92 and 315.92 is: 474.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.06 : 475.92 = 315.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.06/475.92 = 315.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.06x = 475.92 × 315.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.06x = 150,352.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,352.65/317.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.21

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