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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.71, 339.46 and 241.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.71, 339.46 and 241.25 is: 331.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.71 : 339.46 = 241.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.71/339.46 = 241.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.71x = 339.46 × 241.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.71x = 81,892.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,892.42/246.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.93

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