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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.24, 435.39 and 246.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.24, 435.39 and 246.15 is: 339.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.24 : 435.39 = 246.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.24/435.39 = 246.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.24x = 435.39 × 246.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.24x = 107,171.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,171.25/315.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.97

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