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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.44, 482.52 and 246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.44, 482.52 and 246 is: 339.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.44 : 482.52 = 246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.44/482.52 = 246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.44x = 482.52 × 246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.44x = 118,699.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,699.92/349.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.69

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