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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.93, 415.94 and 246.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.93, 415.94 and 246.98 is: 340.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.93 : 415.94 = 246.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.93/415.94 = 246.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.93x = 415.94 × 246.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.93x = 102,728.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,728.67/301.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.24

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