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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.96, 340.78 and 204.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.96, 340.78 and 204.58 is: 282.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.96 : 340.78 = 204.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.96/340.78 = 204.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.96x = 340.78 × 204.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.96x = 69,716.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,716.77/246.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.30

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