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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.92, 377.28 and 246.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.92, 377.28 and 246.28 is: 339.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.92 : 377.28 = 246.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.92/377.28 = 246.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.92x = 377.28 × 246.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.92x = 92,916.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,916.52/273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.21

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