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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.24, 438.68 and 246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.24, 438.68 and 246.80 is: 370.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.24 : 438.68 = 246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.24/438.68 = 246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.24x = 438.68 × 246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.24x = 108,266.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,266.22/292.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.47

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