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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.94, 478.80 and 247.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.94, 478.80 and 247.94 is: 371.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.94 : 478.80 = 247.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.94/478.80 = 247.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.94x = 478.80 × 247.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.94x = 118,713.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,713.67/319.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.05

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