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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.24, 412.98 and 246.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.24, 412.98 and 246.92 is: 340.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.24 : 412.98 = 246.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.24/412.98 = 246.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.24x = 412.98 × 246.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.24x = 101,973.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,973.02/299.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.77

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