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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.24, 371.23 and 233.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.24, 371.23 and 233.01 is: 351.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.24 : 371.23 = 233.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.24/371.23 = 233.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.24x = 371.23 × 233.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.24x = 86,499.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,499.72/246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.28

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