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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.40, 352.02 and 246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.40, 352.02 and 246.52 is: 339.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.40 : 352.02 = 246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.40/352.02 = 246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.40x = 352.02 × 246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.40x = 86,779.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,779.97/255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.78

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