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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.81, 473.17 and 246.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.81, 473.17 and 246.54 is: 369.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.81 : 473.17 = 246.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.81/473.17 = 246.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.81x = 473.17 × 246.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.81x = 116,651.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,651.73/315.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.37

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