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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.42, 380.14 and 246.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.42, 380.14 and 246.26 is: 339.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.42 : 380.14 = 246.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.42/380.14 = 246.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.42x = 380.14 × 246.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.42x = 93,613.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,613.28/275.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.89

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