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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.30, 340.23 and 239.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.30, 340.23 and 239.10 is: 330.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.30 : 340.23 = 239.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.30/340.23 = 239.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.30x = 340.23 × 239.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.30x = 81,348.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,348.99/246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.28

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