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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.33, 461 and 246.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.33, 461 and 246.85 is: 370.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.33 : 461 = 246.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.33/461 = 246.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.33x = 461 × 246.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.33x = 113,797.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,797.85/307.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.28

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