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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.32, 473.12 and 246.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.32, 473.12 and 246.92 is: 370.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.32 : 473.12 = 246.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.32/473.12 = 246.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.32x = 473.12 × 246.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.32x = 116,822.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,822.79/315.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.49

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