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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.45, 435.66 and 246.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.45, 435.66 and 246.33 is: 340.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.45 : 435.66 = 246.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.45/435.66 = 246.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.45x = 435.66 × 246.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.45x = 107,316.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,316.13/315.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.20

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