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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.98, 473.74 and 247.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.98, 473.74 and 247.65 is: 371.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.98 : 473.74 = 247.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.98/473.74 = 247.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.98x = 473.74 × 247.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.98x = 117,321.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,321.71/315.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.29

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