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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.22, 478.27 and 246.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.22, 478.27 and 246.01 is: 368.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.22 : 478.27 = 246.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.22/478.27 = 246.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.22x = 478.27 × 246.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.22x = 117,659.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,659.20/319.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.58

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