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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.16, 568.68 and 246.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.16, 568.68 and 246.34 is: 339.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.16 : 568.68 = 246.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.16/568.68 = 246.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.16x = 568.68 × 246.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.16x = 140,088.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,088.63/412.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.89

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