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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.23, 484.54 and 246.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.23, 484.54 and 246.34 is: 339.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.23 : 484.54 = 246.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.23/484.54 = 246.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.23x = 484.54 × 246.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.23x = 119,361.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,361.58/351.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.84

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