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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.69, 485.71 and 247.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.69, 485.71 and 247.15 is: 370.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.69 : 485.71 = 247.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.69/485.71 = 247.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.69x = 485.71 × 247.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.69x = 120,042.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,042.32/323.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.85

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