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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.10, 461.18 and 246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.10, 461.18 and 246.08 is: 368.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.10 : 461.18 = 246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.10/461.18 = 246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.10x = 461.18 × 246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.10x = 113,487.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,487.17/308.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.35

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