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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.30, 322.37 and 246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.30, 322.37 and 246.30 is: 322.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.30 : 322.37 = 246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.30/322.37 = 246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.30x = 322.37 × 246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.30x = 79,398.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,398.50/246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.37

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