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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.30, 339.50 and 235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.30, 339.50 and 235.50 is: 324.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.30 : 339.50 = 235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.30/339.50 = 235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.30x = 339.50 × 235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.30x = 79,952.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,952.25/246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.61

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