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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.49, 367.65 and 232.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.49, 367.65 and 232.21 is: 346.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.49 : 367.65 = 232.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.49/367.65 = 232.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.49x = 367.65 × 232.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.49x = 85,370.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,370.85/246.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.35

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