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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.32, 390.92 and 246.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.32, 390.92 and 246.42 is: 340.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.32 : 390.92 = 246.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.32/390.92 = 246.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.32x = 390.92 × 246.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.32x = 96,329.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,329.27/283.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.00

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