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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.80, 512.26 and 246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.80, 512.26 and 246.80 is: 368.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.80 : 512.26 = 246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.80/512.26 = 246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.80x = 512.26 × 246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.80x = 126,425.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,425.77/342.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.80

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