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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.71, 468.17 and 244.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.71, 468.17 and 244.02 is: 365.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.71 : 468.17 = 244.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.71/468.17 = 244.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.71x = 468.17 × 244.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.71x = 114,241.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,241.62/312.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.33

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