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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.66, 494.03 and 246.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.66, 494.03 and 246.94 is: 341.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.66 : 494.03 = 246.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.66/494.03 = 246.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.66x = 494.03 × 246.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.66x = 121,995.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,995.77/357.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.09

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