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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.61, 340.15 and 230.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.61, 340.15 and 230.41 is: 317.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.61 : 340.15 = 230.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.61/340.15 = 230.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.61x = 340.15 × 230.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.61x = 78,373.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,373.96/246.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.81

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