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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.53, 387.34 and 246.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.53, 387.34 and 246.43 is: 339.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.53 : 387.34 = 246.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.53/387.34 = 246.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.53x = 387.34 × 246.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.53x = 95,452.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,452.20/281.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.05

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