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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.70, 476.70 and 244.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.70, 476.70 and 244.77 is: 366.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.70 : 476.70 = 244.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.70/476.70 = 244.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.70x = 476.70 × 244.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.70x = 116,681.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,681.86/318.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.12

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