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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.09, 471.93 and 246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.09, 471.93 and 246.44 is: 369.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.09 : 471.93 = 246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.09/471.93 = 246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.09x = 471.93 × 246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.09x = 116,302.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,302.68/315.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.11

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