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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.56, 391 and 246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.56, 391 and 246.40 is: 339.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.56 : 391 = 246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.56/391 = 246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.56x = 391 × 246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.56x = 96,342.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,342.40/283.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.76

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