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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.43, 461.67 and 246.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.43, 461.67 and 246.87 is: 369.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.43 : 461.67 = 246.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.43/461.67 = 246.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.43x = 461.67 × 246.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.43x = 113,972.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,972.47/308.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.52

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