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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.48, 477 and 189.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.48, 477 and 189.32 is: 284.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.48 : 477 = 189.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.48/477 = 189.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.48x = 477 × 189.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.48x = 90,305.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,305.64/317.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.45

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