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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.49, 340.82 and 242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.49, 340.82 and 242.60 is: 335.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.49 : 340.82 = 242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.49/340.82 = 242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.49x = 340.82 × 242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.49x = 82,682.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,682.29/246.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.43

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