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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.36, 404.09 and 246.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.36, 404.09 and 246.73 is: 339.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.36 : 404.09 = 246.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.36/404.09 = 246.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.36x = 404.09 × 246.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.36x = 99,700.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,700.56/293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.86

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