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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.24, 474.37 and 255.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.24, 474.37 and 255.49 is: 383.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.24 : 474.37 = 255.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.24/474.37 = 255.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.24x = 474.37 × 255.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.24x = 121,194.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,194.97/316.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.24

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