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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315, 471.88 and 246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315, 471.88 and 246.16 is: 368.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315 : 471.88 = 246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315/471.88 = 246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315x = 471.88 × 246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315x = 116,157.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,157.98/315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.76

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