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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.55, 436.65 and 246.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.55, 436.65 and 246.35 is: 339.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.55 : 436.65 = 246.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.55/436.65 = 246.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.55x = 436.65 × 246.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.55x = 107,568.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,568.73/316.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.82

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