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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.57, 412.89 and 246.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.57, 412.89 and 246.94 is: 340.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.57 : 412.89 = 246.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.57/412.89 = 246.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.57x = 412.89 × 246.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.57x = 101,959.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,959.42/299.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.36

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