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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.38, 367.83 and 244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.38, 367.83 and 244.67 is: 365.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.38 : 367.83 = 244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.38/367.83 = 244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.38x = 367.83 × 244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.38x = 89,995.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,995.13/246.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.28

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