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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.30, 462.02 and 246.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.30, 462.02 and 246.85 is: 371.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.30 : 462.02 = 246.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.30/462.02 = 246.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.30x = 462.02 × 246.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.30x = 114,049.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,049.85/307.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.14

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