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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.40, 350.40 and 246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.40, 350.40 and 246.40 is: 350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.40 : 350.40 = 246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.40/350.40 = 246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.40x = 350.40 × 246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.40x = 86,338.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,338.56/246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.40

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