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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.02, 361.64 and 246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.02, 361.64 and 246.40 is: 340.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.02 : 361.64 = 246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.02/361.64 = 246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.02x = 361.64 × 246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.02x = 89,108.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,108.10/262.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.08

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