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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.06, 416.40 and 246.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.06, 416.40 and 246.68 is: 340.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.06 : 416.40 = 246.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.06/416.40 = 246.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.06x = 416.40 × 246.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.06x = 102,717.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,717.55/302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.06

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