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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.24, 471.36 and 184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.24, 471.36 and 184.24 is: 276.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.24 : 471.36 = 184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.24/471.36 = 184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.24x = 471.36 × 184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.24x = 86,843.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,843.37/314.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.36

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