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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.52, 427.64 and 246.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.52, 427.64 and 246.68 is: 340.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.52 : 427.64 = 246.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.52/427.64 = 246.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.52x = 427.64 × 246.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.52x = 105,490.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,490.24/309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.82

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