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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.19, 475.95 and 240.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.19, 475.95 and 240.63 is: 361.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.19 : 475.95 = 240.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.19/475.95 = 240.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.19x = 475.95 × 240.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.19x = 114,527.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,527.85/317.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.07

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