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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.75, 339.48 and 239.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.75, 339.48 and 239.94 is: 330.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.75 : 339.48 = 239.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.75/339.48 = 239.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.75x = 339.48 × 239.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.75x = 81,454.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,454.83/246.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.11

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