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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.24, 466.32 and 246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.24, 466.32 and 246.40 is: 370.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.24 : 466.32 = 246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.24/466.32 = 246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.24x = 466.32 × 246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.24x = 114,901.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,901.25/310.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.36

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