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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.90, 475.63 and 237.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.90, 475.63 and 237.10 is: 354.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.90 : 475.63 = 237.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.90/475.63 = 237.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.90x = 475.63 × 237.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.90x = 112,771.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,771.87/317.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.74

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