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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.46, 367.37 and 238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.46, 367.37 and 238.60 is: 355.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.46 : 367.37 = 238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.46/367.37 = 238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.46x = 367.37 × 238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.46x = 87,654.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,654.48/246.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.65

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