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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.28, 404.69 and 246.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.28, 404.69 and 246.53 is: 340.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.28 : 404.69 = 246.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.28/404.69 = 246.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.28x = 404.69 × 246.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.28x = 99,768.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,768.00/293.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.18

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