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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.94, 415.74 and 246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.94, 415.74 and 246.40 is: 340.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.94 : 415.74 = 246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.94/415.74 = 246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.94x = 415.74 × 246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.94x = 102,438.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,438.34/300.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.39

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