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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.12, 339.04 and 232.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.12, 339.04 and 232.44 is: 320.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.12 : 339.04 = 232.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.12/339.04 = 232.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.12x = 339.04 × 232.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.12x = 78,806.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,806.46/246.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.20

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