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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.50, 475.63 and 248.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.50, 475.63 and 248.66 is: 372.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.50 : 475.63 = 248.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.50/475.63 = 248.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.50x = 475.63 × 248.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.50x = 118,270.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,270.16/317.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.50

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