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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.94, 461.40 and 246.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.94, 461.40 and 246.73 is: 370.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.94 : 461.40 = 246.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.94/461.40 = 246.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.94x = 461.40 × 246.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.94x = 113,841.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,841.22/306.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.89

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