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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.58, 430.52 and 246.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.58, 430.52 and 246.65 is: 340.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.58 : 430.52 = 246.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.58/430.52 = 246.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.58x = 430.52 × 246.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.58x = 106,184.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,184.37/311.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.79

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