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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.39, 394.81 and 246.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.39, 394.81 and 246.93 is: 340.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.39 : 394.81 = 246.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.39/394.81 = 246.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.39x = 394.81 × 246.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.39x = 97,490.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,490.43/286.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.41

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