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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.60, 482.58 and 246.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.60, 482.58 and 246.92 is: 339.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.60 : 482.58 = 246.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.60/482.58 = 246.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.60x = 482.58 × 246.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.60x = 119,158.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,158.65/350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.87

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