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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.48, 407.78 and 246.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.48, 407.78 and 246.28 is: 339.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.48 : 407.78 = 246.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.48/407.78 = 246.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.48x = 407.78 × 246.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.48x = 100,424.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,424.79/295.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.87

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