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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.33, 369.31 and 92.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.33, 369.31 and 92.24 is: 138.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.33 : 369.31 = 92.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.33/369.31 = 92.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.33x = 369.31 × 92.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.33x = 34,064.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,064.69/246.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.29

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