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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.21, 475.74 and 244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.21, 475.74 and 244.04 is: 366.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.21 : 475.74 = 244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.21/475.74 = 244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.21x = 475.74 × 244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.21x = 116,097.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,097.21/317.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.00

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