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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316, 435.44 and 246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316, 435.44 and 246.88 is: 340.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316 : 435.44 = 246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316/435.44 = 246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316x = 435.44 × 246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316x = 107,501.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,501.43/316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.19

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