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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.23, 475.47 and 180.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.23, 475.47 and 180.37 is: 270.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.23 : 475.47 = 180.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.23/475.47 = 180.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.23x = 475.47 × 180.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.23x = 85,760.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,760.52/317.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.34

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