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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.44, 460.65 and 246.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.44, 460.65 and 246.23 is: 370.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.44 : 460.65 = 246.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.44/460.65 = 246.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.44x = 460.65 × 246.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.44x = 113,425.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,425.85/306.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.14

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