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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.73, 483.91 and 246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.73, 483.91 and 246.11 is: 339.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.73 : 483.91 = 246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.73/483.91 = 246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.73x = 483.91 × 246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.73x = 119,092.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,092.06/350.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.55

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