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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.64, 474.80 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.64, 474.80 and 244.32 is: 366.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.64 : 474.80 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.64/474.80 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.64x = 474.80 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.64x = 116,001.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,001.91/316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.36

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