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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.37, 425.64 and 246.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.37, 425.64 and 246.63 is: 340.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.37 : 425.64 = 246.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.37/425.64 = 246.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.37x = 425.64 × 246.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.37x = 104,975.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,975.59/308.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.42

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