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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.16, 388.23 and 246.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.16, 388.23 and 246.58 is: 340.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.16 : 388.23 = 246.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.16/388.23 = 246.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.16x = 388.23 × 246.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.16x = 95,727.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,727.86/281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.47

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