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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246, 337.01 and 236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246, 337.01 and 236.76 is: 324.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246 : 337.01 = 236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246/337.01 = 236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246x = 337.01 × 236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246x = 79,790.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,790.49/246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.35

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