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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.73, 415.53 and 246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.73, 415.53 and 246.24 is: 339.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.73 : 415.53 = 246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.73/415.53 = 246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.73x = 415.53 × 246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.73x = 102,320.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,320.11/301.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.12

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