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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.23, 568.86 and 246.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.23, 568.86 and 246.35 is: 339.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.23 : 568.86 = 246.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.23/568.86 = 246.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.23x = 568.86 × 246.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.23x = 140,136.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,136.74/412.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.95

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