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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.09, 366.73 and 238.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.09, 366.73 and 238.67 is: 355.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.09 : 366.73 = 238.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.09/366.73 = 238.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.09x = 366.73 × 238.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.09x = 87,527.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,527.45/246.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.67

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