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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.02, 368.85 and 245.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.02, 368.85 and 245.90 is: 368.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.02 : 368.85 = 245.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.02/368.85 = 245.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.02x = 368.85 × 245.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.02x = 90,700.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,700.22/246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.67

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