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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.37, 461.34 and 246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.37, 461.34 and 246.18 is: 368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.37 : 461.34 = 246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.37/461.34 = 246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.37x = 461.34 × 246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.37x = 113,572.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,572.68/308.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.30

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