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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.69, 406.59 and 245.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.69, 406.59 and 245.49 is: 338.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.69 : 406.59 = 245.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.69/406.59 = 245.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.69x = 406.59 × 245.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.69x = 99,813.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,813.78/294.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.71

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