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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.92, 400.50 and 246.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.92, 400.50 and 246.36 is: 340.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.92 : 400.50 = 246.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.92/400.50 = 246.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.92x = 400.50 × 246.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.92x = 98,667.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,667.18/289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.33

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