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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.49, 367.97 and 237.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.49, 367.97 and 237.95 is: 355.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.49 : 367.97 = 237.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.49/367.97 = 237.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.49x = 367.97 × 237.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.49x = 87,558.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,558.46/246.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.22

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