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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.80, 478.20 and 246.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.80, 478.20 and 246.71 is: 370.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.80 : 478.20 = 246.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.80/478.20 = 246.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.80x = 478.20 × 246.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.80x = 117,976.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,976.72/318.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.07

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