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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.26, 363.86 and 246.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.26, 363.86 and 246.26 is: 363.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.26 : 363.86 = 246.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.26/363.86 = 246.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.26x = 363.86 × 246.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.26x = 89,604.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,604.16/246.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.86

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