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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.55, 369.75 and 230.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.55, 369.75 and 230.38 is: 345.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.55 : 369.75 = 230.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.55/369.75 = 230.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.55x = 369.75 × 230.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.55x = 85,183.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,183.01/246.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.50

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