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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.20, 493.02 and 246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.20, 493.02 and 246.80 is: 340.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.20 : 493.02 = 246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.20/493.02 = 246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.20x = 493.02 × 246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.20x = 121,677.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,677.34/357.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.64

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