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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.04, 340.35 and 231.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.04, 340.35 and 231.69 is: 320.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.04 : 340.35 = 231.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.04/340.35 = 231.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.04x = 340.35 × 231.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.04x = 78,854.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,854.53/246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.50

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