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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.64, 478.32 and 246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.64, 478.32 and 246.16 is: 369.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.64 : 478.32 = 246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.64/478.32 = 246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.64x = 478.32 × 246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.64x = 117,743.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,743.25/318.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.52

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