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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.70, 339.78 and 242.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.70, 339.78 and 242.20 is: 333.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.70 : 339.78 = 242.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.70/339.78 = 242.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.70x = 339.78 × 242.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.70x = 82,294.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,294.72/246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.58

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