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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.48, 346.74 and 246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.48, 346.74 and 246.08 is: 339.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.48 : 346.74 = 246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.48/346.74 = 246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.48x = 346.74 × 246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.48x = 85,325.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,325.78/251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.29

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