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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.85, 360.57 and 246.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.85, 360.57 and 246.46 is: 339.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.85 : 360.57 = 246.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.85/360.57 = 246.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.85x = 360.57 × 246.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.85x = 88,866.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,866.08/261.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.38

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