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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.95, 429.99 and 246.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.95, 429.99 and 246.34 is: 339.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.95 : 429.99 = 246.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.95/429.99 = 246.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.95x = 429.99 × 246.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.95x = 105,923.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,923.74/311.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.55

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