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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.58, 480.42 and 248.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.58, 480.42 and 248.46 is: 372.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.58 : 480.42 = 248.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.58/480.42 = 248.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.58x = 480.42 × 248.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.58x = 119,365.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,365.15/320.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.34

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