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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.89, 436.95 and 246.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.89, 436.95 and 246.96 is: 340.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.89 : 436.95 = 246.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.89/436.95 = 246.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.89x = 436.95 × 246.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.89x = 107,909.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,909.17/316.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.53

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