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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.88, 407.19 and 246.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.88, 407.19 and 246.28 is: 340.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.88 : 407.19 = 246.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.88/407.19 = 246.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.88x = 407.19 × 246.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.88x = 100,282.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,282.75/294.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.08

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