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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.40, 404.33 and 246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.40, 404.33 and 246.60 is: 339.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.40 : 404.33 = 246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.40/404.33 = 246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.40x = 404.33 × 246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.40x = 99,706.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,706.55/293.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.83

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