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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.72, 478.40 and 247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.72, 478.40 and 247.36 is: 371.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.72 : 478.40 = 247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.72/478.40 = 247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.72x = 478.40 × 247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.72x = 118,337.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,337.02/318.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.29

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