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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.54, 370.26 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.54, 370.26 and 241.68 is: 362.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.54 : 370.26 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.54/370.26 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.54x = 370.26 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.54x = 89,484.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,484.44/246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.96

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