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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.07, 475.77 and 240.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.07, 475.77 and 240.01 is: 360.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.07 : 475.77 = 240.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.07/475.77 = 240.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.07x = 475.77 × 240.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.07x = 114,191.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,191.05/317.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.14

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