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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.56, 370.08 and 241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.56, 370.08 and 241.04 is: 361.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.56 : 370.08 = 241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.56/370.08 = 241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.56x = 370.08 × 241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.56x = 89,205.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,205.01/246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.81

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