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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.53, 425.53 and 246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.53, 425.53 and 246.11 is: 339.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.53 : 425.53 = 246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.53/425.53 = 246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.53x = 425.53 × 246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.53x = 104,724.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,724.68/308.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.44

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