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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.68, 474.24 and 247.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.68, 474.24 and 247.62 is: 370.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.68 : 474.24 = 247.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.68/474.24 = 247.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.68x = 474.24 × 247.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.68x = 117,431.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,431.31/316.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.82

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