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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.09, 479.52 and 247.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.09, 479.52 and 247.59 is: 370.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.09 : 479.52 = 247.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.09/479.52 = 247.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.09x = 479.52 × 247.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.09x = 118,724.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,724.36/320.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.92

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