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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.87, 424.95 and 246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.87, 424.95 and 246.13 is: 339.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.87 : 424.95 = 246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.87/424.95 = 246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.87x = 424.95 × 246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.87x = 104,592.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,592.94/307.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.73

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