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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.96, 341.16 and 203.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.96, 341.16 and 203.28 is: 280.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.96 : 341.16 = 203.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.96/341.16 = 203.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.96x = 341.16 × 203.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.96x = 69,351.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,351.00/246.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.82

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