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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.28, 440.62 and 246.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.28, 440.62 and 246.28 is: 368.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.28 : 440.62 = 246.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.28/440.62 = 246.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.28x = 440.62 × 246.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.28x = 108,515.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,515.89/294.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.75

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