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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.06, 340.92 and 241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.06, 340.92 and 241.20 is: 334.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.06 : 340.92 = 241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.06/340.92 = 241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.06x = 340.92 × 241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.06x = 82,229.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,229.90/246.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.19

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