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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.18, 600.48 and 246.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.18, 600.48 and 246.14 is: 339.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.18 : 600.48 = 246.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.18/600.48 = 246.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.18x = 600.48 × 246.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.18x = 147,802.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,802.15/435.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.63

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