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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412, 568.56 and 246.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412, 568.56 and 246.22 is: 339.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412 : 568.56 = 246.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412/568.56 = 246.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412x = 568.56 × 246.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412x = 139,990.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,990.84/412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.78

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