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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.74, 479.88 and 245.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.74, 479.88 and 245.64 is: 368.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.74 : 479.88 = 245.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.74/479.88 = 245.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.74x = 479.88 × 245.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.74x = 117,877.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,877.72/319.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.67

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