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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.71, 484.85 and 246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.71, 484.85 and 246.48 is: 339.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.71 : 484.85 = 246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.71/484.85 = 246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.71x = 484.85 × 246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.71x = 119,507.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,507.34/351.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.79

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