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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.67, 472.16 and 245.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.67, 472.16 and 245.31 is: 368.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.67 : 472.16 = 245.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.67/472.16 = 245.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.67x = 472.16 × 245.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.67x = 115,824.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,824.34/314.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.08

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