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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246, 369 and 239.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246, 369 and 239.25 is: 358.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246 : 369 = 239.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246/369 = 239.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246x = 369 × 239.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246x = 88,283.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,283.25/246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.88

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