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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.12, 473.35 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.12, 473.35 and 247.32 is: 370.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.12 : 473.35 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.12/473.35 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.12x = 473.35 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.12x = 117,069.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,069.49/316.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.33

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