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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.36, 367.05 and 234.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.36, 367.05 and 234.12 is: 348.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.36 : 367.05 = 234.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.36/367.05 = 234.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.36x = 367.05 × 234.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.36x = 85,933.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,933.75/246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.81

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