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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.86, 470.55 and 245.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.86, 470.55 and 245.53 is: 368.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.86 : 470.55 = 245.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.86/470.55 = 245.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.86x = 470.55 × 245.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.86x = 115,531.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,531.79/313.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.10

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