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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.28, 425.34 and 246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.28, 425.34 and 246.12 is: 339.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.28 : 425.34 = 246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.28/425.34 = 246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.28x = 425.34 × 246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.28x = 104,684.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,684.68/308.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.58

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