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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.60, 450.90 and 246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.60, 450.90 and 246.60 is: 369.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.60 : 450.90 = 246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.60/450.90 = 246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.60x = 450.90 × 246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.60x = 111,191.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,191.94/300.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.90

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