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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.08, 367.60 and 241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.08, 367.60 and 241.28 is: 360.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.08 : 367.60 = 241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.08/367.60 = 241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.08x = 367.60 × 241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.08x = 88,694.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,694.53/246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.43

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