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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.56, 425.58 and 246.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.56, 425.58 and 246.28 is: 339.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.56 : 425.58 = 246.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.56/425.58 = 246.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.56x = 425.58 × 246.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.56x = 104,811.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,811.84/308.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.68

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