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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.03, 370.96 and 243.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.03, 370.96 and 243.37 is: 366.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.03 : 370.96 = 243.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.03/370.96 = 243.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.03x = 370.96 × 243.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.03x = 90,280.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,280.54/246.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.95

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