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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.92, 484.38 and 246.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.92, 484.38 and 246.04 is: 339.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.92 : 484.38 = 246.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.92/484.38 = 246.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.92x = 484.38 × 246.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.92x = 119,176.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,176.86/350.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.61

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