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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.96, 338.59 and 242.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.96, 338.59 and 242.57 is: 332.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.96 : 338.59 = 242.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.96/338.59 = 242.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.96x = 338.59 × 242.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.96x = 82,131.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,131.78/246.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.57

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