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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.02, 485.28 and 246.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.02, 485.28 and 246.78 is: 340.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.02 : 485.28 = 246.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.02/485.28 = 246.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.02x = 485.28 × 246.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.02x = 119,757.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,757.40/352.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.20

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