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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.85, 468.15 and 247.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.85, 468.15 and 247.08 is: 370.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.85 : 468.15 = 247.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.85/468.15 = 247.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.85x = 468.15 × 247.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.85x = 115,671.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,671.33/311.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.92

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