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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.24, 339.98 and 199.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.24, 339.98 and 199.82 is: 275.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.24 : 339.98 = 199.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.24/339.98 = 199.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.24x = 339.98 × 199.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.24x = 67,934.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,934.80/246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.89

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