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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.76, 471.33 and 246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.76, 471.33 and 246.64 is: 369.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.76 : 471.33 = 246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.76/471.33 = 246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.76x = 471.33 × 246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.76x = 116,246.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,246.47/314.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.32

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