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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.24, 367.27 and 230.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.24, 367.27 and 230.75 is: 344.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.24 : 367.27 = 230.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.24/367.27 = 230.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.24x = 367.27 × 230.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.24x = 84,747.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,747.55/246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.17

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