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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.60, 485.53 and 246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.60, 485.53 and 246.51 is: 369.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.60 : 485.53 = 246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.60/485.53 = 246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.60x = 485.53 × 246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.60x = 119,687.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,687.38/323.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.87

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