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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.34, 428.90 and 246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.34, 428.90 and 246.24 is: 368.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.34 : 428.90 = 246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.34/428.90 = 246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.34x = 428.90 × 246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.34x = 105,611.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,611.10/286.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.84

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