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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.47, 421.47 and 246.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.47, 421.47 and 246.46 is: 340.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.47 : 421.47 = 246.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.47/421.47 = 246.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.47x = 421.47 × 246.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.47x = 103,875.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,875.50/305.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.05

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