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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.65, 476.12 and 240.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.65, 476.12 and 240.36 is: 360.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.65 : 476.12 = 240.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.65/476.12 = 240.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.65x = 476.12 × 240.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.65x = 114,440.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,440.20/317.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.27

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