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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.95, 473.46 and 247.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.95, 473.46 and 247.13 is: 370.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.95 : 473.46 = 247.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.95/473.46 = 247.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.95x = 473.46 × 247.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.95x = 117,003.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,003.80/315.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.33

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