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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.46, 479.16 and 247.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.46, 479.16 and 247.26 is: 369.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.46 : 479.16 = 247.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.46/479.16 = 247.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.46x = 479.16 × 247.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.46x = 118,477.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,477.10/320.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.71

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