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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.10, 351.86 and 246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.10, 351.86 and 246.64 is: 340.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.10 : 351.86 = 246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.10/351.86 = 246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.10x = 351.86 × 246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.10x = 86,782.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,782.75/255.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.19

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