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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.08, 474.12 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.08, 474.12 and 247.44 is: 371.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.08 : 474.12 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.08/474.12 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.08x = 474.12 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.08x = 117,316.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,316.25/316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.16

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