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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.08, 483.90 and 246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.08, 483.90 and 246.20 is: 339.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.08 : 483.90 = 246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.08/483.90 = 246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.08x = 483.90 × 246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.08x = 119,136.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,136.18/351.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.34

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