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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.42, 451.37 and 246.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.42, 451.37 and 246.04 is: 368.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.42 : 451.37 = 246.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.42/451.37 = 246.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.42x = 451.37 × 246.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.42x = 111,054.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,054.56/301.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.44

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