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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.06, 473.40 and 246.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.06, 473.40 and 246.21 is: 369.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.06 : 473.40 = 246.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.06/473.40 = 246.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.06x = 473.40 × 246.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.06x = 116,555.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,555.81/315.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.95

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