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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.92, 446.19 and 245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.92, 446.19 and 245.08 is: 368.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.92 : 446.19 = 245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.92/446.19 = 245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.92x = 446.19 × 245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.92x = 109,352.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,352.25/296.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.29

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