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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.41, 446.99 and 246.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.41, 446.99 and 246.38 is: 370.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.41 : 446.99 = 246.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.41/446.99 = 246.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.41x = 446.99 × 246.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.41x = 110,129.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,129.40/297.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.29

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