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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.35, 449.83 and 246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.35, 449.83 and 246.13 is: 368.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.35 : 449.83 = 246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.35/449.83 = 246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.35x = 449.83 × 246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.35x = 110,716.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,716.66/300.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.63

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