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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.95, 416.13 and 246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.95, 416.13 and 246.51 is: 339.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.95 : 416.13 = 246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.95/416.13 = 246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.95x = 416.13 × 246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.95x = 102,580.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,580.21/301.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.73

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