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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.14, 546.44 and 246.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.14, 546.44 and 246.82 is: 340.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.14 : 546.44 = 246.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.14/546.44 = 246.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.14x = 546.44 × 246.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.14x = 134,872.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,872.32/396.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.47

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