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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.72, 478.68 and 246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.72, 478.68 and 246.52 is: 369.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.72 : 478.68 = 246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.72/478.68 = 246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.72x = 478.68 × 246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.72x = 118,004.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,004.19/319.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.09

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