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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.99, 425.28 and 246.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.99, 425.28 and 246.62 is: 339.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.99 : 425.28 = 246.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.99/425.28 = 246.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.99x = 425.28 × 246.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.99x = 104,883.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,883.62/308.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.44

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