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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.46, 535.22 and 246.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.46, 535.22 and 246.50 is: 370.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.46 : 535.22 = 246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.46/535.22 = 246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.46x = 535.22 × 246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.46x = 131,931.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,931.73/356.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.12

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