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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.71, 476.11 and 244.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.71, 476.11 and 244.31 is: 366.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.71 : 476.11 = 244.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.71/476.11 = 244.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.71x = 476.11 × 244.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.71x = 116,315.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,315.44/317.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.11

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