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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.86, 438.40 and 246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.86, 438.40 and 246.30 is: 369.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.86 : 438.40 = 246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.86/438.40 = 246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.86x = 438.40 × 246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.86x = 107,977.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,977.92/291.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.96

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