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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.84, 708.08 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.84, 708.08 and 244 is: 366.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.84 : 708.08 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.84/708.08 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.84x = 708.08 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.84x = 172,771.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,771.52/471.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.17

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