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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.69, 338.33 and 236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.69, 338.33 and 236.76 is: 324.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.69 : 338.33 = 236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.69/338.33 = 236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.69x = 338.33 × 236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.69x = 80,101.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,101.83/246.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.71

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