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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.19, 473.86 and 247.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.19, 473.86 and 247.74 is: 371.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.19 : 473.86 = 247.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.19/473.86 = 247.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.19x = 473.86 × 247.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.19x = 117,391.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,391.71/316.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.27

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