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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.14, 395.16 and 246.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.14, 395.16 and 246.58 is: 340.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.14 : 395.16 = 246.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.14/395.16 = 246.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.14x = 395.16 × 246.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.14x = 97,439.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,439.38/286.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.53

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