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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.48, 337.98 and 237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.48, 337.98 and 237.84 is: 326.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.48 : 337.98 = 237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.48/337.98 = 237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.48x = 337.98 × 237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.48x = 80,385.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,385.16/246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.13

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