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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.20, 348.40 and 246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.20, 348.40 and 246.40 is: 341.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.20 : 348.40 = 246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.20/348.40 = 246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.20x = 348.40 × 246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.20x = 85,845.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,845.76/251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.74

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