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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.92, 473.64 and 244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.92, 473.64 and 244.40 is: 366.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.92 : 473.64 = 244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.92/473.64 = 244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.92x = 473.64 × 244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.92x = 115,757.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,757.62/315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.41

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