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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.06, 416.76 and 246.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.06, 416.76 and 246.71 is: 340.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.06 : 416.76 = 246.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.06/416.76 = 246.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.06x = 416.76 × 246.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.06x = 102,816.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,816.78/302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.39

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