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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.09, 406.83 and 246.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.09, 406.83 and 246.04 is: 339.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.09 : 406.83 = 246.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.09/406.83 = 246.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.09x = 406.83 × 246.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.09x = 100,096.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,096.45/295.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.21

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