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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.26, 369.98 and 245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.26, 369.98 and 245.88 is: 369.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.26 : 369.98 = 245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.26/369.98 = 245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.26x = 369.98 × 245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.26x = 90,970.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,970.38/246.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.40

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