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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.80, 474.72 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.80, 474.72 and 244.56 is: 366.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.80 : 474.72 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.80/474.72 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.80x = 474.72 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.80x = 116,097.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,097.52/316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.47

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