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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.38, 369.09 and 233.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.38, 369.09 and 233.93 is: 350.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.38 : 369.09 = 233.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.38/369.09 = 233.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.38x = 369.09 × 233.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.38x = 86,340.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,340.54/246.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.44

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