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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.38, 446.85 and 246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.38, 446.85 and 246.11 is: 368.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.38 : 446.85 = 246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.38/446.85 = 246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.38x = 446.85 × 246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.38x = 109,972.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,972.02/298.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.56

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