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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.82, 474.68 and 317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.82, 474.68 and 317.20 is: 472.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.82 : 474.68 = 317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.82/474.68 = 317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.82x = 474.68 × 317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.82x = 150,568.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,568.50/318.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.27

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