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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.16, 366.66 and 237.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.16, 366.66 and 237.43 is: 353.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.16 : 366.66 = 237.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.16/366.66 = 237.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.16x = 366.66 × 237.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.16x = 87,056.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,056.08/246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.66

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