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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.08, 482.96 and 246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.08, 482.96 and 246.72 is: 340.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.08 : 482.96 = 246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.08/482.96 = 246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.08x = 482.96 × 246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.08x = 119,155.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,155.89/350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.37

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