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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.21, 337.56 and 241.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.21, 337.56 and 241.82 is: 331.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.21 : 337.56 = 241.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.21/337.56 = 241.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.21x = 337.56 × 241.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.21x = 81,627.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,627.07/246.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.54

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