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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.36, 369.44 and 92.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.36, 369.44 and 92.23 is: 138.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.36 : 369.44 = 92.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.36/369.44 = 92.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.36x = 369.44 × 92.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.36x = 34,072.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,072.99/246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.31

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