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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.51, 340.40 and 229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.51, 340.40 and 229.50 is: 316.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.51 : 340.40 = 229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.51/340.40 = 229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.51x = 340.40 × 229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.51x = 78,122.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,122.37/246.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.91

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