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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.81, 492.35 and 246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.81, 492.35 and 246.11 is: 339.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.81 : 492.35 = 246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.81/492.35 = 246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.81x = 492.35 × 246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.81x = 121,168.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,168.57/356.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.59

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