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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.29, 341.63 and 240.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.29, 341.63 and 240.22 is: 333.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.29 : 341.63 = 240.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.29/341.63 = 240.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.29x = 341.63 × 240.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.29x = 82,066.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,066.11/246.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.21

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