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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.38, 367.38 and 232.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.38, 367.38 and 232.00 is: 345.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.38 : 367.38 = 232.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.38/367.38 = 232.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.38x = 367.38 × 232.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.38x = 85,231.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,231.24/246.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.94

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