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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.66, 339.30 and 236.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.66, 339.30 and 236.67 is: 325.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.66 : 339.30 = 236.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.66/339.30 = 236.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.66x = 339.30 × 236.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.66x = 80,300.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,300.86/246.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.56

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