Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.18, 504 and 317.10
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 336.18, 504 and 317.10 is: 475.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336.18 : 504 = 317.10 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336.18/504 = 317.10/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336.18x = 504 × 317.10 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336.18x = 159,818.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,818.40/336.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475.40
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