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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.40, 406.26 and 246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.40, 406.26 and 246.48 is: 367.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.40 : 406.26 = 246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.40/406.26 = 246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.40x = 406.26 × 246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.40x = 100,134.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,134.96/272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.60

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