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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.62, 466.63 and 246.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.62, 466.63 and 246.31 is: 368.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.62 : 466.63 = 246.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.62/466.63 = 246.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.62x = 466.63 × 246.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.62x = 114,934.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,934.40/311.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.83

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