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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.03, 368.83 and 233.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.03, 368.83 and 233.88 is: 350.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.03 : 368.83 = 233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.03/368.83 = 233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.03x = 368.83 × 233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.03x = 86,261.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,261.96/246.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.62

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