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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.02, 366.22 and 242.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.02, 366.22 and 242.54 is: 361.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.02 : 366.22 = 242.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.02/366.22 = 242.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.02x = 366.22 × 242.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.02x = 88,823.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,823.00/246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.04

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