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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.13, 337.43 and 234.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.13, 337.43 and 234.40 is: 321.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.13 : 337.43 = 234.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.13/337.43 = 234.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.13x = 337.43 × 234.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.13x = 79,093.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,093.59/246.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.35

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