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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.40, 475.17 and 236.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.40, 475.17 and 236.61 is: 354.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.40 : 475.17 = 236.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.40/475.17 = 236.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.40x = 475.17 × 236.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.40x = 112,429.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,429.97/317.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.22

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