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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.72, 423.42 and 246.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.72, 423.42 and 246.78 is: 340.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.72 : 423.42 = 246.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.72/423.42 = 246.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.72x = 423.42 × 246.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.72x = 104,491.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,491.59/306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.67

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