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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.30, 340.31 and 237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.30, 340.31 and 237.54 is: 328.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.30 : 340.31 = 237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.30/340.31 = 237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.30x = 340.31 × 237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.30x = 80,837.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,837.24/246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.21

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