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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.06, 495.17 and 246.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.06, 495.17 and 246.98 is: 340.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.06 : 495.17 = 246.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.06/495.17 = 246.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.06x = 495.17 × 246.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.06x = 122,293.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,293.38/359.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.60

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