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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.39, 430.38 and 246.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.39, 430.38 and 246.78 is: 339.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.39 : 430.38 = 246.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.39/430.38 = 246.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.39x = 430.38 × 246.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.39x = 106,209.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,209.18/312.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.99

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