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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.94, 452.49 and 246.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.94, 452.49 and 246.94 is: 371.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.94 : 452.49 = 246.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.94/452.49 = 246.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.94x = 452.49 × 246.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.94x = 111,737.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,737.88/300.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.30

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