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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.92, 338.45 and 243.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.92, 338.45 and 243.51 is: 333.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.92 : 338.45 = 243.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.92/338.45 = 243.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.92x = 338.45 × 243.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.92x = 82,415.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,415.96/246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.78

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