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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.78, 391.20 and 246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.78, 391.20 and 246.20 is: 339.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.78 : 391.20 = 246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.78/391.20 = 246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.78x = 391.20 × 246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.78x = 96,313.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,313.44/283.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.39

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