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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.20, 332.55 and 246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.20, 332.55 and 246.20 is: 332.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.20 : 332.55 = 246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.20/332.55 = 246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.20x = 332.55 × 246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.20x = 81,873.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,873.81/246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.55

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