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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.13, 341.28 and 237.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.13, 341.28 and 237.93 is: 329.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.13 : 341.28 = 237.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.13/341.28 = 237.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.13x = 341.28 × 237.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.13x = 81,200.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,200.75/246.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.91

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