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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.46, 370.14 and 236.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.46, 370.14 and 236.66 is: 355.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.46 : 370.14 = 236.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.46/370.14 = 236.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.46x = 370.14 × 236.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.46x = 87,597.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,597.33/246.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.42

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