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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.21, 492.08 and 246.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.21, 492.08 and 246.49 is: 339.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.21 : 492.08 = 246.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.21/492.08 = 246.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.21x = 492.08 × 246.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.21x = 121,293.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,293.10/357.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.56

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