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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.82, 340.29 and 202.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.82, 340.29 and 202.39 is: 279.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.82 : 340.29 = 202.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.82/340.29 = 202.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.82x = 340.29 × 202.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.82x = 68,871.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,871.13/246.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.04

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