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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.20, 501.24 and 246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.20, 501.24 and 246.84 is: 340.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.20 : 501.24 = 246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.20/501.24 = 246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.20x = 501.24 × 246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.20x = 123,726.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,726.08/363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.66

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