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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.28, 367.42 and 234.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.28, 367.42 and 234.68 is: 350.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.28 : 367.42 = 234.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.28/367.42 = 234.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.28x = 367.42 × 234.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.28x = 86,226.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,226.13/246.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.11

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