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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.18, 408.33 and 246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.18, 408.33 and 246.20 is: 339.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.18 : 408.33 = 246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.18/408.33 = 246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.18x = 408.33 × 246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.18x = 100,528.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,528.80/296.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.42

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