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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.43, 421.23 and 246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.43, 421.23 and 246.40 is: 339.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.43 : 421.23 = 246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.43/421.23 = 246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.43x = 421.23 × 246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.43x = 103,791.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,791.07/305.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.82

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