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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.16, 369.06 and 230.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.16, 369.06 and 230.68 is: 345.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.16 : 369.06 = 230.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.16/369.06 = 230.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.16x = 369.06 × 230.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.16x = 85,134.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,134.76/246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.85

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