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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.92, 446 and 246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.92, 446 and 246.32 is: 368.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.92 : 446 = 246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.92/446 = 246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.92x = 446 × 246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.92x = 109,858.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,858.72/297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.75

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