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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.08, 452.04 and 246.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.08, 452.04 and 246.81 is: 370.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.08 : 452.04 = 246.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.08/452.04 = 246.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.08x = 452.04 × 246.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.08x = 111,567.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,567.99/301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.56

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