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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.89, 394.02 and 246.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.89, 394.02 and 246.47 is: 339.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.89 : 394.02 = 246.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.89/394.02 = 246.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.89x = 394.02 × 246.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.89x = 97,112.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,112.14/285.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.69

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