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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.50, 472.78 and 246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.50, 472.78 and 246.72 is: 369.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.50 : 472.78 = 246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.50/472.78 = 246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.50x = 472.78 × 246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.50x = 116,643.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,643.66/315.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.71

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