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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.36, 340.20 and 232.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.36, 340.20 and 232.72 is: 321.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.36 : 340.20 = 232.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.36/340.20 = 232.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.36x = 340.20 × 232.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.36x = 79,171.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,171.34/246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.36

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