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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.91, 426.11 and 246.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.91, 426.11 and 246.81 is: 340.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.91 : 426.11 = 246.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.91/426.11 = 246.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.91x = 426.11 × 246.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.91x = 105,166.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,166.98/308.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.45

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