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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.12, 468.88 and 247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.12, 468.88 and 247.80 is: 371.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.12 : 468.88 = 247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.12/468.88 = 247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.12x = 468.88 × 247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.12x = 116,188.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,188.46/313.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.07

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