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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.59, 437.22 and 247.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.59, 437.22 and 247.47 is: 341.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.59 : 437.22 = 247.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.59/437.22 = 247.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.59x = 437.22 × 247.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.59x = 108,198.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,198.83/316.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.76

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