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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.40, 460.49 and 246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.40, 460.49 and 246.24 is: 368.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.40 : 460.49 = 246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.40/460.49 = 246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.40x = 460.49 × 246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.40x = 113,389.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,389.83/307.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.87

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