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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.80, 476.28 and 245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.80, 476.28 and 245.52 is: 367.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.80 : 476.28 = 245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.80/476.28 = 245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.80x = 476.28 × 245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.80x = 116,936.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,936.27/317.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.96

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