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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.18, 368.76 and 238.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.18, 368.76 and 238.89 is: 357.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.18 : 368.76 = 238.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.18/368.76 = 238.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.18x = 368.76 × 238.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.18x = 88,093.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,093.08/246.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.84

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