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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.02, 368.42 and 239.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.02, 368.42 and 239.06 is: 358.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.02 : 368.42 = 239.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.02/368.42 = 239.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.02x = 368.42 × 239.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.02x = 88,074.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,074.21/246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.00

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