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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.47, 471 and 245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.47, 471 and 245.44 is: 367.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.47 : 471 = 245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.47/471 = 245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.47x = 471 × 245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.47x = 115,599.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,599.89/314.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.61

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