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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.23, 435.08 and 246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.23, 435.08 and 246.11 is: 339.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.23 : 435.08 = 246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.23/435.08 = 246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.23x = 435.08 × 246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.23x = 107,076.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,076.31/315.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.68

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