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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.14, 479.25 and 247.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.14, 479.25 and 247.59 is: 371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.14 : 479.25 = 247.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.14/479.25 = 247.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.14x = 479.25 × 247.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.14x = 118,657.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,657.51/319.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.80

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