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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.48, 341.58 and 243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.48, 341.58 and 243 is: 336.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.48 : 341.58 = 243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.48/341.58 = 243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.48x = 341.58 × 243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.48x = 83,003.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,003.94/246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.76

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