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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.82, 404.90 and 246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.82, 404.90 and 246.76 is: 341.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.82 : 404.90 = 246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.82/404.90 = 246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.82x = 404.90 × 246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.82x = 99,913.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,913.12/292.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.21

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