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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.03, 404.34 and 246.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.03, 404.34 and 246.29 is: 339.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.03 : 404.34 = 246.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.03/404.34 = 246.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.03x = 404.34 × 246.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.03x = 99,582.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,582.88/293.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.84

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