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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.81, 532.35 and 246.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.81, 532.35 and 246.81 is: 370.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.81 : 532.35 = 246.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.81/532.35 = 246.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.81x = 532.35 × 246.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.81x = 131,389.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,389.30/354.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.31

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