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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.72, 476.02 and 244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.72, 476.02 and 244.52 is: 366.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.72 : 476.02 = 244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.72/476.02 = 244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.72x = 476.02 × 244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.72x = 116,392.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,392.81/317.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.34

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