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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.08, 477.12 and 249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.08, 477.12 and 249.44 is: 374.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.08 : 477.12 = 249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.08/477.12 = 249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.08x = 477.12 × 249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.08x = 119,012.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,012.81/318.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.16

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