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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.17, 492.12 and 246.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.17, 492.12 and 246.42 is: 339.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.17 : 492.12 = 246.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.17/492.12 = 246.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.17x = 492.12 × 246.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.17x = 121,268.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,268.21/357.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.53

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