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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.30, 340.20 and 232.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.30, 340.20 and 232.62 is: 321.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.30 : 340.20 = 232.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.30/340.20 = 232.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.30x = 340.20 × 232.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.30x = 79,137.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,137.32/246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.30

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