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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.03, 568.51 and 246.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.03, 568.51 and 246.22 is: 339.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.03 : 568.51 = 246.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.03/568.51 = 246.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.03x = 568.51 × 246.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.03x = 139,974.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,974.46/412.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.72

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