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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.39, 406.32 and 245.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.39, 406.32 and 245.22 is: 338.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.39 : 406.32 = 245.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.39/406.32 = 245.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.39x = 406.32 × 245.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.39x = 99,637.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,637.79/294.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.46

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