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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.56, 451.32 and 246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.56, 451.32 and 246.88 is: 369.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.56 : 451.32 = 246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.56/451.32 = 246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.56x = 451.32 × 246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.56x = 111,421.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,421.88/301.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.48

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