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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.52, 393.68 and 246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.52, 393.68 and 246.32 is: 339.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.52 : 393.68 = 246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.52/393.68 = 246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.52x = 393.68 × 246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.52x = 96,971.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,971.26/285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.63

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