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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.77, 468.71 and 247.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.77, 468.71 and 247.48 is: 370.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.77 : 468.71 = 247.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.77/468.71 = 247.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.77x = 468.71 × 247.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.77x = 115,994.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,994.01/312.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.87

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