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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246, 368.16 and 233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246, 368.16 and 233.76 is: 349.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246 : 368.16 = 233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246/368.16 = 233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246x = 368.16 × 233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246x = 86,061.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,061.08/246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.84

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