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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.94, 475.80 and 245.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.94, 475.80 and 245.94 is: 368.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.94 : 475.80 = 245.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.94/475.80 = 245.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.94x = 475.80 × 245.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.94x = 117,018.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,018.25/317.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.05

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