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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.15, 946.16 and 246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.15, 946.16 and 246.13 is: 368.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.15 : 946.16 = 246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.15/946.16 = 246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.15x = 946.16 × 246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.15x = 232,873.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,873.63/631.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.97

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