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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.60, 338.25 and 245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.60, 338.25 and 245.40 is: 336.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.60 : 338.25 = 245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.60/338.25 = 245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.60x = 338.25 × 245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.60x = 83,006.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,006.55/246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.60

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