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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.26, 431.28 and 246.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.26, 431.28 and 246.75 is: 339.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.26 : 431.28 = 246.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.26/431.28 = 246.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.26x = 431.28 × 246.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.26x = 106,418.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,418.34/313.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.71

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