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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350, 483.20 and 246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350, 483.20 and 246.72 is: 340.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350 : 483.20 = 246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350/483.20 = 246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350x = 483.20 × 246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350x = 119,215.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,215.10/350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.61

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