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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.16, 340.56 and 237.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.16, 340.56 and 237.16 is: 328.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.16 : 340.56 = 237.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.16/340.56 = 237.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.16x = 340.56 × 237.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.16x = 80,767.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,767.21/246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.11

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