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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.12, 371.13 and 235.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.12, 371.13 and 235.32 is: 354.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.12 : 371.13 = 235.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.12/371.13 = 235.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.12x = 371.13 × 235.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.12x = 87,334.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,334.31/246.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.84

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