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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.88, 477.12 and 244.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.88, 477.12 and 244.05 is: 366.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.88 : 477.12 = 244.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.88/477.12 = 244.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.88x = 477.12 × 244.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.88x = 116,441.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,441.14/317.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.31

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