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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.48, 367.20 and 234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.48, 367.20 and 234.88 is: 349.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.48 : 367.20 = 234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.48/367.20 = 234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.48x = 367.20 × 234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.48x = 86,247.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,247.94/246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.92

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