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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.24, 339.93 and 245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.24, 339.93 and 245.43 is: 338.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.24 : 339.93 = 245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.24/339.93 = 245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.24x = 339.93 × 245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.24x = 83,429.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,429.02/246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.81

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