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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.39, 412.23 and 246.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.39, 412.23 and 246.74 is: 339.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.39 : 412.23 = 246.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.39/412.23 = 246.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.39x = 412.23 × 246.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.39x = 101,711.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,711.57/299.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.74

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