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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.62, 492.22 and 246.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.62, 492.22 and 246.14 is: 339.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.62 : 492.22 = 246.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.62/492.22 = 246.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.62x = 492.22 × 246.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.62x = 121,155.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,155.03/356.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.73

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