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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.48, 340.44 and 233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.48, 340.44 and 233.48 is: 322.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.48 : 340.44 = 233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.48/340.44 = 233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.48x = 340.44 × 233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.48x = 79,485.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,485.93/246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.48

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