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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.30, 477.45 and 246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.30, 477.45 and 246.30 is: 369.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.30 : 477.45 = 246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.30/477.45 = 246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.30x = 477.45 × 246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.30x = 117,595.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,595.94/318.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.45

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