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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.32, 369.16 and 240.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.32, 369.16 and 240.24 is: 360.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.32 : 369.16 = 240.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.32/369.16 = 240.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.32x = 369.16 × 240.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.32x = 88,687.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,687.00/246.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.05

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