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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.19, 474.33 and 240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.19, 474.33 and 240.18 is: 359.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.19 : 474.33 = 240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.19/474.33 = 240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.19x = 474.33 × 240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.19x = 113,924.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,924.58/317.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.17

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