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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.43, 425.12 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.43, 425.12 and 246.06 is: 339.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.43 : 425.12 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.43/425.12 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.43x = 425.12 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.43x = 104,603.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,603.80/308.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.15

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