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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.04, 367.01 and 242.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.04, 367.01 and 242.92 is: 362.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.04 : 367.01 = 242.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.04/367.01 = 242.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.04x = 367.01 × 242.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.04x = 89,154.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,154.07/246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.36

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