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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.13, 416.68 and 246.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.13, 416.68 and 246.77 is: 340.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.13 : 416.68 = 246.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.13/416.68 = 246.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.13x = 416.68 × 246.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.13x = 102,820.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,820.81/302.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.33

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