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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.87, 338.75 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.87, 338.75 and 244.44 is: 335.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.87 : 338.75 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.87/338.75 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.87x = 338.75 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.87x = 82,802.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,802.83/246.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.41

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