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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.01, 366.81 and 236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.01, 366.81 and 236.50 is: 352.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.01 : 366.81 = 236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.01/366.81 = 236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.01x = 366.81 × 236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.01x = 86,750.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,750.57/246.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.63

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