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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.69, 476.70 and 241.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.69, 476.70 and 241.13 is: 361.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.69 : 476.70 = 241.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.69/476.70 = 241.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.69x = 476.70 × 241.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.69x = 114,946.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,946.67/317.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.82

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