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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.10, 473.39 and 247.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.10, 473.39 and 247.05 is: 369.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.10 : 473.39 = 247.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.10/473.39 = 247.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.10x = 473.39 × 247.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.10x = 116,952.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,952.08/316.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.98

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