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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.11, 366.58 and 245.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.11, 366.58 and 245.63 is: 365.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.11 : 366.58 = 245.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.11/366.58 = 245.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.11x = 366.58 × 245.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.11x = 90,042.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,042.89/246.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.87

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