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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.10, 339.33 and 202.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.10, 339.33 and 202.34 is: 278.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.10 : 339.33 = 202.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.10/339.33 = 202.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.10x = 339.33 × 202.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.10x = 68,660.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,660.03/246.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.99

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