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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.36, 479.93 and 248.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.36, 479.93 and 248.67 is: 372.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.36 : 479.93 = 248.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.36/479.93 = 248.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.36x = 479.93 × 248.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.36x = 119,342.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,342.95/320.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.53

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