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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.70, 339.98 and 200.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.70, 339.98 and 200.24 is: 275.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.70 : 339.98 = 200.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.70/339.98 = 200.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.70x = 339.98 × 200.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.70x = 68,077.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,077.60/246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.95

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