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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.49, 415.72 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.49, 415.72 and 246.06 is: 339.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.49 : 415.72 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.49/415.72 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.49x = 415.72 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.49x = 102,292.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,292.06/301.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.29

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