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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.32, 339.01 and 239.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.32, 339.01 and 239.53 is: 329.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.32 : 339.01 = 239.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.32/339.01 = 239.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.32x = 339.01 × 239.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.32x = 81,203.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,203.07/246.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.66

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