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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.48, 371.60 and 230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.48, 371.60 and 230.82 is: 347.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.48 : 371.60 = 230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.48/371.60 = 230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.48x = 371.60 × 230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.48x = 85,772.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,772.71/246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.99

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