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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.36, 351.78 and 246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.36, 351.78 and 246.48 is: 339.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.36 : 351.78 = 246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.36/351.78 = 246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.36x = 351.78 × 246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.36x = 86,706.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,706.73/255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.55

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