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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.32, 338.14 and 240.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.32, 338.14 and 240.08 is: 329.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.32 : 338.14 = 240.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.32/338.14 = 240.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.32x = 338.14 × 240.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.32x = 81,180.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,180.65/246.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.57

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