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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.94, 385.74 and 246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.94, 385.74 and 246.12 is: 340.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.94 : 385.74 = 246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.94/385.74 = 246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.94x = 385.74 × 246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.94x = 94,938.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,938.33/278.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.35

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