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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.67, 425.48 and 246.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.67, 425.48 and 246.39 is: 339.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.67 : 425.48 = 246.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.67/425.48 = 246.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.67x = 425.48 × 246.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.67x = 104,832.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,832.79/308.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.63

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