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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.88, 340.00 and 241.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.88, 340.00 and 241.49 is: 332.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.88 : 340.00 = 241.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.88/340.00 = 241.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.88x = 340.00 × 241.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.88x = 82,107.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,107.48/246.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.59

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