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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.16, 365.93 and 238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.16, 365.93 and 238.88 is: 355.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.16 : 365.93 = 238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.16/365.93 = 238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.16x = 365.93 × 238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.16x = 87,413.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,413.36/246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.11

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