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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.99, 404.11 and 246.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.99, 404.11 and 246.62 is: 340.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.99 : 404.11 = 246.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.99/404.11 = 246.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.99x = 404.11 × 246.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.99x = 99,661.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,661.61/292.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.15

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