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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.99, 485.23 and 246.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.99, 485.23 and 246.75 is: 340.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.99 : 485.23 = 246.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.99/485.23 = 246.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.99x = 485.23 × 246.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.99x = 119,730.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,730.50/351.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.15

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