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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.78, 475.80 and 240.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.78, 475.80 and 240.78 is: 360.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.78 : 475.80 = 240.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.78/475.80 = 240.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.78x = 475.80 × 240.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.78x = 114,563.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,563.12/317.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.51

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