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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.80, 478.98 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.80, 478.98 and 247.44 is: 370.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.80 : 478.98 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.80/478.98 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.80x = 478.98 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.80x = 118,518.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,518.81/319.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.60

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