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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.68, 474.24 and 313.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.68, 474.24 and 313.68 is: 474.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.68 : 474.24 = 313.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.68/474.24 = 313.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.68x = 474.24 × 313.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.68x = 148,759.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,759.60/313.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.24

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