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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.74, 411.60 and 246.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.74, 411.60 and 246.45 is: 339.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.74 : 411.60 = 246.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.74/411.60 = 246.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.74x = 411.60 × 246.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.74x = 101,438.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,438.82/298.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.56

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