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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.60, 425.62 and 246.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.60, 425.62 and 246.43 is: 339.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.60 : 425.62 = 246.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.60/425.62 = 246.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.60x = 425.62 × 246.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.60x = 104,885.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,885.54/308.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.88

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