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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.05, 471.90 and 246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.05, 471.90 and 246.20 is: 368.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.05 : 471.90 = 246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.05/471.90 = 246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.05x = 471.90 × 246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.05x = 116,181.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,181.78/315.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.77

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