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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.71, 474.44 and 247.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.71, 474.44 and 247.91 is: 371.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.71 : 474.44 = 247.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.71/474.44 = 247.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.71x = 474.44 × 247.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.71x = 117,618.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,618.87/316.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.38

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