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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.57, 469.60 and 244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.57, 469.60 and 244.52 is: 366.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.57 : 469.60 = 244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.57/469.60 = 244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.57x = 469.60 × 244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.57x = 114,825.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,825.39/313.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.19

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