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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.36, 419.49 and 246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.36, 419.49 and 246.12 is: 340.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.36 : 419.49 = 246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.36/419.49 = 246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.36x = 419.49 × 246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.36x = 103,244.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,244.88/303.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.34

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