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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.15, 339.42 and 232.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.15, 339.42 and 232.47 is: 320.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.15 : 339.42 = 232.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.15/339.42 = 232.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.15x = 339.42 × 232.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.15x = 78,904.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,904.97/246.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.56

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