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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.62, 387.64 and 246.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.62, 387.64 and 246.56 is: 339.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.62 : 387.64 = 246.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.62/387.64 = 246.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.62x = 387.64 × 246.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.62x = 95,575.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,575.29/281.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.38

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