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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.12, 436.09 and 246.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.12, 436.09 and 246.05 is: 339.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.12 : 436.09 = 246.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.12/436.09 = 246.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.12x = 436.09 × 246.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.12x = 107,298.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,298.71/316.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.43

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