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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.16, 473.60 and 247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.16, 473.60 and 247.04 is: 370.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.16 : 473.60 = 247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.16/473.60 = 247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.16x = 473.60 × 247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.16x = 116,998.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,998.14/316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.06

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