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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.77, 475.74 and 220.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.77, 475.74 and 220.05 is: 329.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.77 : 475.74 = 220.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.77/475.74 = 220.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.77x = 475.74 × 220.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.77x = 104,686.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,686.59/317.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.44

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