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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.30, 466.86 and 246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.30, 466.86 and 246.32 is: 369.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.30 : 466.86 = 246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.30/466.86 = 246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.30x = 466.86 × 246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.30x = 114,996.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,996.96/311.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.41

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