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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.66, 425.16 and 246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.66, 425.16 and 246.51 is: 339.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.66 : 425.16 = 246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.66/425.16 = 246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.66x = 425.16 × 246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.66x = 104,806.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,806.19/308.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.56

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