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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.48, 367.26 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.48, 367.26 and 235.44 is: 350.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.48 : 367.26 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.48/367.26 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.48x = 367.26 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.48x = 86,467.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,467.69/246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.81

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