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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.50, 507.26 and 246.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.50, 507.26 and 246.50 is: 368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.50 : 507.26 = 246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.50/507.26 = 246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.50x = 507.26 × 246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.50x = 125,035.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,035.82/339.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.30

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