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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.71, 492.19 and 246.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.71, 492.19 and 246.14 is: 339.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.71 : 492.19 = 246.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.71/492.19 = 246.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.71x = 492.19 × 246.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.71x = 121,146.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,146.42/356.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.63

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