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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.82, 403.38 and 246.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.82, 403.38 and 246.17 is: 339.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.82 : 403.38 = 246.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.82/403.38 = 246.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.82x = 403.38 × 246.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.82x = 99,301.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,301.06/292.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.13

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