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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.52, 466.32 and 246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.52, 466.32 and 246.72 is: 369.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.52 : 466.32 = 246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.52/466.32 = 246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.52x = 466.32 × 246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.52x = 115,050.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,050.47/311.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.32

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