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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.39, 417.14 and 246.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.39, 417.14 and 246.46 is: 339.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.39 : 417.14 = 246.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.39/417.14 = 246.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.39x = 417.14 × 246.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.39x = 102,806.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,806.05/302.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.98

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