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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.04, 368.58 and 237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.04, 368.58 and 237.56 is: 355.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.04 : 368.58 = 237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.04/368.58 = 237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.04x = 368.58 × 237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.04x = 87,559.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,559.86/246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.88

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