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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.84, 338.64 and 240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.84, 338.64 and 240.48 is: 329.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.84 : 338.64 = 240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.84/338.64 = 240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.84x = 338.64 × 240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.84x = 81,436.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,436.15/246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.91

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