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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.04, 367.23 and 232.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.04, 367.23 and 232.37 is: 346.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.04 : 367.23 = 232.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.04/367.23 = 232.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.04x = 367.23 × 232.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.04x = 85,333.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,333.65/246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.83

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