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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.95, 346.94 and 246.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.95, 346.94 and 246.78 is: 339.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.95 : 346.94 = 246.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.95/346.94 = 246.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.95x = 346.94 × 246.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.95x = 85,617.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,617.85/251.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.82

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