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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.02, 473.40 and 247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.02, 473.40 and 247.20 is: 370.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.02 : 473.40 = 247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.02/473.40 = 247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.02x = 473.40 × 247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.02x = 117,024.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,024.48/316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.31

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