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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.22, 435.82 and 246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.22, 435.82 and 246.51 is: 339.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.22 : 435.82 = 246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.22/435.82 = 246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.22x = 435.82 × 246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.22x = 107,433.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,433.99/316.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.74

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