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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.16, 612.04 and 246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.16, 612.04 and 246.16 is: 369.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.16 : 612.04 = 246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.16/612.04 = 246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.16x = 612.04 × 246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.16x = 150,659.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,659.77/408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.12

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