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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.31, 404.58 and 245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.31, 404.58 and 245.92 is: 339.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.31 : 404.58 = 245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.31/404.58 = 245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.31x = 404.58 × 245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.31x = 99,494.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,494.31/293.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.22

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