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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.62, 403.11 and 246.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.62, 403.11 and 246.25 is: 339.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.62 : 403.11 = 246.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.62/403.11 = 246.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.62x = 403.11 × 246.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.62x = 99,266.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,266.34/292.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.23

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