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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.20, 477.45 and 245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.20, 477.45 and 245.28 is: 366.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.20 : 477.45 = 245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.20/477.45 = 245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.20x = 477.45 × 245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.20x = 117,108.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,108.94/319.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.88

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