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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.96, 406.11 and 245.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.96, 406.11 and 245.73 is: 338.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.96 : 406.11 = 245.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.96/406.11 = 245.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.96x = 406.11 × 245.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.96x = 99,793.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,793.41/294.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.33

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