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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.21, 401.52 and 246.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.21, 401.52 and 246.87 is: 340.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.21 : 401.52 = 246.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.21/401.52 = 246.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.21x = 401.52 × 246.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.21x = 99,123.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,123.24/291.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.38

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