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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.34, 367.68 and 242.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.34, 367.68 and 242.29 is: 361.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.34 : 367.68 = 242.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.34/367.68 = 242.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.34x = 367.68 × 242.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.34x = 89,082.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,082.14/246.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.63

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