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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.34, 435.50 and 246.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.34, 435.50 and 246.22 is: 340.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.34 : 435.50 = 246.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.34/435.50 = 246.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.34x = 435.50 × 246.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.34x = 107,228.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,228.81/315.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.04

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