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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.32, 476.76 and 245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.32, 476.76 and 245.60 is: 367.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.32 : 476.76 = 245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.32/476.76 = 245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.32x = 476.76 × 245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.32x = 117,092.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,092.26/318.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.84

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