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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.36, 338.52 and 243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.36, 338.52 and 243.84 is: 335.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.36 : 338.52 = 243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.36/338.52 = 243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.36x = 338.52 × 243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.36x = 82,544.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,544.72/246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.06

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