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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.14, 476.01 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.14, 476.01 and 180.32 is: 270.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.14 : 476.01 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.14/476.01 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.14x = 476.01 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.14x = 85,831.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,831.74/317.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.65

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