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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.84, 477.69 and 245.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.84, 477.69 and 245.85 is: 368.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.84 : 477.69 = 245.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.84/477.69 = 245.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.84x = 477.69 × 245.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.84x = 117,440.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,440.09/318.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.34

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