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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.21, 946.54 and 246.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.21, 946.54 and 246.19 is: 369.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.21 : 946.54 = 246.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.21/946.54 = 246.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.21x = 946.54 × 246.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.21x = 233,025.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,025.70/631.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.17

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