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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.88, 340.08 and 235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.88, 340.08 and 235.84 is: 324.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.88 : 340.08 = 235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.88/340.08 = 235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.88x = 340.08 × 235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.88x = 80,204.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,204.47/246.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.87

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