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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.18, 568.84 and 246.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.18, 568.84 and 246.31 is: 339.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.18 : 568.84 = 246.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.18/568.84 = 246.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.18x = 568.84 × 246.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.18x = 140,110.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,110.98/412.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.93

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