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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.24, 371.16 and 240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.24, 371.16 and 240.48 is: 362.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.24 : 371.16 = 240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.24/371.16 = 240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.24x = 371.16 × 240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.24x = 89,256.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,256.56/246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.48

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