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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.51, 342.53 and 244.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.51, 342.53 and 244.01 is: 339.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.51 : 342.53 = 244.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.51/342.53 = 244.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.51x = 342.53 × 244.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.51x = 83,577.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,577.81/246.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.04

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