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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.08, 461 and 246.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.08, 461 and 246.96 is: 370.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.08 : 461 = 246.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.08/461 = 246.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.08x = 461 × 246.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.08x = 113,848.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,848.56/307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.75

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