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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.01, 425.48 and 246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.01, 425.48 and 246.27 is: 340.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.01 : 425.48 = 246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.01/425.48 = 246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.01x = 425.48 × 246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.01x = 104,783.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,783.32/308.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.19

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