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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.62, 475.52 and 240.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.62, 475.52 and 240.34 is: 359.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.62 : 475.52 = 240.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.62/475.52 = 240.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.62x = 475.52 × 240.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.62x = 114,286.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,286.48/317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.82

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