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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.40, 426.02 and 246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.40, 426.02 and 246.13 is: 340.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.40 : 426.02 = 246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.40/426.02 = 246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.40x = 426.02 × 246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.40x = 104,856.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,856.30/308.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.00

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