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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.32, 470.08 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.32, 470.08 and 245.04 is: 366.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.32 : 470.08 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.32/470.08 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.32x = 470.08 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.32x = 115,188.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,188.40/314.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.47

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