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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.70, 476.31 and 249.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.70, 476.31 and 249.24 is: 373.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.70 : 476.31 = 249.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.70/476.31 = 249.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.70x = 476.31 × 249.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.70x = 118,715.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,715.50/317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.67

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