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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.43, 369.19 and 232.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.43, 369.19 and 232.14 is: 347.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.43 : 369.19 = 232.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.43/369.19 = 232.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.43x = 369.19 × 232.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.43x = 85,703.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,703.77/246.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.78

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