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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.48, 511.36 and 246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.48, 511.36 and 246.16 is: 339.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.48 : 511.36 = 246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.48/511.36 = 246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.48x = 511.36 × 246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.48x = 125,876.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,876.38/370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.77

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