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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.85, 460.76 and 246.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.85, 460.76 and 246.56 is: 369.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.85 : 460.76 = 246.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.85/460.76 = 246.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.85x = 460.76 × 246.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.85x = 113,601.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,601.45/307.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.02

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