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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.48, 476.62 and 249.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.48, 476.62 and 249.23 is: 374.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.48 : 476.62 = 249.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.48/476.62 = 249.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.48x = 476.62 × 249.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.48x = 118,788.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,788.57/317.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.17

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