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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.70, 476.54 and 240.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.70, 476.54 and 240.80 is: 361.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.70 : 476.54 = 240.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.70/476.54 = 240.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.70x = 476.54 × 240.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.70x = 114,750.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,750.82/317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.19

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