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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.48, 556.84 and 246.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.48, 556.84 and 246.22 is: 339.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.48 : 556.84 = 246.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.48/556.84 = 246.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.48x = 556.84 × 246.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.48x = 137,103.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,103.46/403.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.80

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