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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.60, 454.44 and 246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.60, 454.44 and 246 is: 368.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.60 : 454.44 = 246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.60/454.44 = 246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.60x = 454.44 × 246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.60x = 111,792.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,792.24/303.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.22

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