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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.84, 377.98 and 246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.84, 377.98 and 246.18 is: 339.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.84 : 377.98 = 246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.84/377.98 = 246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.84x = 377.98 × 246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.84x = 93,051.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,051.12/273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.80

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