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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.30, 369 and 237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.30, 369 and 237.84 is: 356.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.30 : 369 = 237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.30/369 = 237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.30x = 369 × 237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.30x = 87,762.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,762.96/246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.33

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