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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.87, 466.97 and 246.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.87, 466.97 and 246.39 is: 368.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.87 : 466.97 = 246.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.87/466.97 = 246.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.87x = 466.97 × 246.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.87x = 115,055.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,055.51/311.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.93

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