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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.04, 399.68 and 246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.04, 399.68 and 246.30 is: 339.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.04 : 399.68 = 246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.04/399.68 = 246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.04x = 399.68 × 246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.04x = 98,439.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,439.95/290.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.40

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