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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.92, 460.92 and 246.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.92, 460.92 and 246.36 is: 368.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.92 : 460.92 = 246.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.92/460.92 = 246.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.92x = 460.92 × 246.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.92x = 113,552.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,552.25/307.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.77

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