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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.43, 474.10 and 244.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.43, 474.10 and 244.61 is: 366.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.43 : 474.10 = 244.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.43/474.10 = 244.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.43x = 474.10 × 244.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.43x = 115,969.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,969.60/316.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.49

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