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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.21, 430.05 and 246.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.21, 430.05 and 246.23 is: 340.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.21 : 430.05 = 246.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.21/430.05 = 246.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.21x = 430.05 × 246.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.21x = 105,889.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,889.06/311.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.26

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