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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.36, 475.80 and 282.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.36, 475.80 and 282.80 is: 423.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.36 : 475.80 = 282.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.36/475.80 = 282.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.36x = 475.80 × 282.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.36x = 134,556.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,556.24/317.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.99

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