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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.74, 415.35 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.74, 415.35 and 246.06 is: 339.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.74 : 415.35 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.74/415.35 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.74x = 415.35 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.74x = 102,201.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,201.02/300.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.84

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