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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.84, 423.45 and 246.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.84, 423.45 and 246.66 is: 369.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.84 : 423.45 = 246.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.84/423.45 = 246.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.84x = 423.45 × 246.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.84x = 104,448.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,448.18/282.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.28

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