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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.09, 367.51 and 232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.09, 367.51 and 232.76 is: 347.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.09 : 367.51 = 232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.09/367.51 = 232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.09x = 367.51 × 232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.09x = 85,540.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,540.46/246.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.60

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