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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.88, 450.90 and 246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.88, 450.90 and 246.88 is: 369.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.88 : 450.90 = 246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.88/450.90 = 246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.88x = 450.90 × 246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.88x = 111,318.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,318.19/300.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.98

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