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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.50, 468.29 and 247.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.50, 468.29 and 247.66 is: 371.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.50 : 468.29 = 247.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.50/468.29 = 247.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.50x = 468.29 × 247.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.50x = 115,976.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,976.70/312.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.13

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