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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.80, 342.86 and 246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.80, 342.86 and 246.80 is: 342.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.80 : 342.86 = 246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.80/342.86 = 246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.80x = 342.86 × 246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.80x = 84,617.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,617.85/246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.86

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