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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.44, 369.97 and 233.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.44, 369.97 and 233.69 is: 350.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.44 : 369.97 = 233.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.44/369.97 = 233.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.44x = 369.97 × 233.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.44x = 86,455.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,455.86/246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.82

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