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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.91, 461.27 and 246.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.91, 461.27 and 246.33 is: 369.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.91 : 461.27 = 246.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.91/461.27 = 246.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.91x = 461.27 × 246.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.91x = 113,624.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,624.64/307.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.02

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