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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.56, 339.80 and 239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.56, 339.80 and 239.54 is: 330.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.56 : 339.80 = 239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.56/339.80 = 239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.56x = 339.80 × 239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.56x = 81,395.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,395.69/246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.13

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