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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.90, 492.45 and 246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.90, 492.45 and 246.20 is: 339.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.90 : 492.45 = 246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.90/492.45 = 246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.90x = 492.45 × 246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.90x = 121,241.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,241.19/356.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.71

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