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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.25, 474.80 and 299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.25, 474.80 and 299.50 is: 448.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.25 : 474.80 = 299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.25/474.80 = 299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.25x = 474.80 × 299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.25x = 142,199.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,199.92/317.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.23

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