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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.64, 486.46 and 246.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.64, 486.46 and 246.25 is: 339.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.64 : 486.46 = 246.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.64/486.46 = 246.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.64x = 486.46 × 246.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.64x = 119,789.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,789.54/352.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.69

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