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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.35, 369.52 and 237.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.35, 369.52 and 237.70 is: 356.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.35 : 369.52 = 237.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.35/369.52 = 237.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.35x = 369.52 × 237.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.35x = 87,834.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,834.90/246.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.55

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