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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.22, 532.16 and 317.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.22, 532.16 and 317.10 is: 475.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.22 : 532.16 = 317.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.22/532.16 = 317.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.22x = 532.16 × 317.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.22x = 168,747.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,747.94/355.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.05

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