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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.47, 474.95 and 240.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.47, 474.95 and 240.65 is: 360.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.47 : 474.95 = 240.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.47/474.95 = 240.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.47x = 474.95 × 240.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.47x = 114,296.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,296.72/317.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.02

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