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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.73, 424.96 and 246.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.73, 424.96 and 246.38 is: 340.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.73 : 424.96 = 246.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.73/424.96 = 246.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.73x = 424.96 × 246.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.73x = 104,698.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,698.90/307.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.23

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