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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.32, 340.08 and 243.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.32, 340.08 and 243.44 is: 336.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.32 : 340.08 = 243.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.32/340.08 = 243.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.32x = 340.08 × 243.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.32x = 82,789.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,789.08/246.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.10

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