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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.98, 340.50 and 244.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.98, 340.50 and 244.34 is: 336.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.98 : 340.50 = 244.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.98/340.50 = 244.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.98x = 340.50 × 244.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.98x = 83,197.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,197.77/246.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.86

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