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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.38, 467.92 and 247.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.38, 467.92 and 247.08 is: 370.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.38 : 467.92 = 247.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.38/467.92 = 247.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.38x = 467.92 × 247.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.38x = 115,613.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,613.67/312.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.11

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