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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279, 384.62 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279, 384.62 and 246.06 is: 339.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279 : 384.62 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279/384.62 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279x = 384.62 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279x = 94,638.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,638.37/279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.21

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