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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.15, 461.61 and 246.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.15, 461.61 and 246.99 is: 370.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.15 : 461.61 = 246.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.15/461.61 = 246.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.15x = 461.61 × 246.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.15x = 114,013.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,013.05/308.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.00

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