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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.80, 341.00 and 238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.80, 341.00 and 238.04 is: 328.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.80 : 341.00 = 238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.80/341.00 = 238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.80x = 341.00 × 238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.80x = 81,170.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,170.53/246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.90

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