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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.44, 466.44 and 247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.44, 466.44 and 247.36 is: 370.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.44 : 466.44 = 247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.44/466.44 = 247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.44x = 466.44 × 247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.44x = 115,378.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,378.60/311.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.47

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