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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.02, 456.72 and 246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.02, 456.72 and 246.84 is: 369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.02 : 456.72 = 246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.02/456.72 = 246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.02x = 456.72 × 246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.02x = 112,736.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,736.76/305.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.60

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