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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.02, 369.18 and 243.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.02, 369.18 and 243.98 is: 366.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.02 : 369.18 = 243.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.02/369.18 = 243.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.02x = 369.18 × 243.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.02x = 90,072.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,072.54/246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.12

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