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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.51, 437.35 and 246.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.51, 437.35 and 246.75 is: 340.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.51 : 437.35 = 246.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.51/437.35 = 246.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.51x = 437.35 × 246.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.51x = 107,912.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,912.69/316.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.95

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