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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.20, 368.49 and 242.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.20, 368.49 and 242.96 is: 363.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.20 : 368.49 = 242.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.20/368.49 = 242.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.20x = 368.49 × 242.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.20x = 89,528.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,528.33/246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.64

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