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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.12, 429.78 and 246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.12, 429.78 and 246.60 is: 339.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.12 : 429.78 = 246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.12/429.78 = 246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.12x = 429.78 × 246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.12x = 105,983.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,983.75/312.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.56

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