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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.39, 485.01 and 246.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.39, 485.01 and 246.69 is: 340.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.39 : 485.01 = 246.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.39/485.01 = 246.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.39x = 485.01 × 246.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.39x = 119,647.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,647.12/351.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.50

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