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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.08, 435.65 and 246.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.08, 435.65 and 246.15 is: 339.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.08 : 435.65 = 246.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.08/435.65 = 246.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.08x = 435.65 × 246.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.08x = 107,234.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,234.02/316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.26

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