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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.56, 473.22 and 247.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.56, 473.22 and 247.88 is: 371.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.56 : 473.22 = 247.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.56/473.22 = 247.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.56x = 473.22 × 247.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.56x = 117,301.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,301.77/315.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.73

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