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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.46, 480.72 and 248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.46, 480.72 and 248.40 is: 372.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.46 : 480.72 = 248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.46/480.72 = 248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.46x = 480.72 × 248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.46x = 119,410.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,410.85/320.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.62

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