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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.20, 406.14 and 246.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.20, 406.14 and 246.92 is: 340.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.20 : 406.14 = 246.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.20/406.14 = 246.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.20x = 406.14 × 246.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.20x = 100,284.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,284.09/294.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.87

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