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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.06, 339.12 and 233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.06, 339.12 and 233.46 is: 321.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.06 : 339.12 = 233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.06/339.12 = 233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.06x = 339.12 × 233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.06x = 79,170.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,170.96/246.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.75

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