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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.43, 473.55 and 244.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.43, 473.55 and 244.43 is: 365.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.43 : 473.55 = 244.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.43/473.55 = 244.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.43x = 473.55 × 244.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.43x = 115,747.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,747.46/316.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.80

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