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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.51, 473.67 and 247.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.51, 473.67 and 247.26 is: 371.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.51 : 473.67 = 247.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.51/473.67 = 247.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.51x = 473.67 × 247.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.51x = 117,121.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,121.42/315.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.22

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