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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.16, 476.34 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.16, 476.34 and 245.16 is: 368.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.16 : 476.34 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.16/476.34 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.16x = 476.34 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.16x = 116,779.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,779.51/317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.20

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