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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.96, 390.84 and 246.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.96, 390.84 and 246.94 is: 339.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.96 : 390.84 = 246.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.96/390.84 = 246.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.96x = 390.84 × 246.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.96x = 96,514.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,514.03/283.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.89

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