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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.30, 455.77 and 246.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.30, 455.77 and 246.39 is: 369.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.30 : 455.77 = 246.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.30/455.77 = 246.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.30x = 455.77 × 246.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.30x = 112,297.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,297.17/304.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.03

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