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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.68, 383.36 and 246.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.68, 383.36 and 246.93 is: 340.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.68 : 383.36 = 246.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.68/383.36 = 246.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.68x = 383.36 × 246.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.68x = 94,663.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,663.08/277.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.91

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