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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.23, 473.24 and 246.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.23, 473.24 and 246.98 is: 370.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.23 : 473.24 = 246.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.23/473.24 = 246.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.23x = 473.24 × 246.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.23x = 116,882.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,882.62/315.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.79

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