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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.18, 436.17 and 246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.18, 436.17 and 246.10 is: 339.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.18 : 436.17 = 246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.18/436.17 = 246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.18x = 436.17 × 246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.18x = 107,341.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,341.44/316.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.49

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