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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.08, 366.56 and 239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.08, 366.56 and 239.20 is: 356.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.08 : 366.56 = 239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.08/366.56 = 239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.08x = 366.56 × 239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.08x = 87,681.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,681.15/246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.31

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