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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.49, 523.31 and 246.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.49, 523.31 and 246.21 is: 368.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.49 : 523.31 = 246.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.49/523.31 = 246.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.49x = 523.31 × 246.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.49x = 128,842.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,842.92/349.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.67

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