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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.94, 501.74 and 317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.94, 501.74 and 317.22 is: 473.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.94 : 501.74 = 317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.94/501.74 = 317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.94x = 501.74 × 317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.94x = 159,160.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,160.38/335.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.78

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