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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.63, 437.52 and 246.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.63, 437.52 and 246.87 is: 341.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.63 : 437.52 = 246.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.63/437.52 = 246.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.63x = 437.52 × 246.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.63x = 108,010.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,010.56/316.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.13

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