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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.64, 426.24 and 246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.64, 426.24 and 246.48 is: 340.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.64 : 426.24 = 246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.64/426.24 = 246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.64x = 426.24 × 246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.64x = 105,059.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,059.64/308.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.40

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