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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.89, 341.32 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.89, 341.32 and 244.56 is: 338.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.89 : 341.32 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.89/341.32 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.89x = 341.32 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.89x = 83,472.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,472.12/246.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.09

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