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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.22, 476.77 and 245.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.22, 476.77 and 245.01 is: 367.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.22 : 476.77 = 245.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.22/476.77 = 245.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.22x = 476.77 × 245.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.22x = 116,813.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,813.42/318.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.08

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