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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.66, 418.02 and 246.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.66, 418.02 and 246.46 is: 369.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.66 : 418.02 = 246.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.66/418.02 = 246.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.66x = 418.02 × 246.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.66x = 103,025.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,025.21/278.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.72

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