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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.98, 568.48 and 246.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.98, 568.48 and 246.15 is: 339.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.98 : 568.48 = 246.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.98/568.48 = 246.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.98x = 568.48 × 246.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.98x = 139,932.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,932.77/411.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.66

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