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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.46, 473.19 and 247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.46, 473.19 and 247.04 is: 370.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.46 : 473.19 = 247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.46/473.19 = 247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.46x = 473.19 × 247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.46x = 116,896.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,896.86/315.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.56

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