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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.34, 339.99 and 204.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.34, 339.99 and 204.83 is: 282.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.34 : 339.99 = 204.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.34/339.99 = 204.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.34x = 339.99 × 204.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.34x = 69,637.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,637.43/246.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.69

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