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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.00, 394.26 and 246.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.00, 394.26 and 246.49 is: 339.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.00 : 394.26 = 246.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.00/394.26 = 246.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.00x = 394.26 × 246.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.00x = 97,179.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,179.24/286.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.79

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