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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.60, 475.50 and 240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.60, 475.50 and 240.32 is: 359.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.60 : 475.50 = 240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.60/475.50 = 240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.60x = 475.50 × 240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.60x = 114,272.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,272.16/317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.80

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