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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.35, 378.67 and 246.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.35, 378.67 and 246.67 is: 340.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.35 : 378.67 = 246.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.35/378.67 = 246.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.35x = 378.67 × 246.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.35x = 93,406.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,406.53/274.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.46

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