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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318, 476.38 and 249.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318, 476.38 and 249.16 is: 373.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318 : 476.38 = 249.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318/476.38 = 249.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318x = 476.38 × 249.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318x = 118,694.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,694.84/318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.25

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