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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.11, 339.90 and 236.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.11, 339.90 and 236.99 is: 327.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.11 : 339.90 = 236.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.11/339.90 = 236.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.11x = 339.90 × 236.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.11x = 80,552.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,552.86/246.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.31

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