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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.55, 475.24 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.55, 475.24 and 220.08 is: 329.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.55 : 475.24 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.55/475.24 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.55x = 475.24 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.55x = 104,590.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,590.82/317.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.37

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