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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.96, 341.53 and 236.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.96, 341.53 and 236.09 is: 326.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.96 : 341.53 = 236.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.96/341.53 = 236.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.96x = 341.53 × 236.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.96x = 80,632.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,632.08/246.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.50

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