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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.59, 475.17 and 244.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.59, 475.17 and 244.89 is: 367.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.59 : 475.17 = 244.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.59/475.17 = 244.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.59x = 475.17 × 244.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.59x = 116,364.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,364.38/316.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.56

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