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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.78, 406.89 and 246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.78, 406.89 and 246.18 is: 339.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.78 : 406.89 = 246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.78/406.89 = 246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.78x = 406.89 × 246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.78x = 100,168.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,168.18/294.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.81

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