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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.30, 399.09 and 246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.30, 399.09 and 246.10 is: 339.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.30 : 399.09 = 246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.30/399.09 = 246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.30x = 399.09 × 246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.30x = 98,216.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,216.05/289.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.50

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