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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.39, 338.34 and 237.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.39, 338.34 and 237.29 is: 325.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.39 : 338.34 = 237.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.39/338.34 = 237.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.39x = 338.34 × 237.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.39x = 80,283.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,283.01/246.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.84

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