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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.68, 472.72 and 246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.68, 472.72 and 246.64 is: 369.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.68 : 472.72 = 246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.68/472.72 = 246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.68x = 472.72 × 246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.68x = 116,591.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,591.66/315.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.33

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