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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.36, 477.14 and 249.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.36, 477.14 and 249.71 is: 375.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.36 : 477.14 = 249.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.36/477.14 = 249.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.36x = 477.14 × 249.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.36x = 119,143.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,143.00/317.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.42

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