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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.56, 367.03 and 242.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.56, 367.03 and 242.92 is: 361.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.56 : 367.03 = 242.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.56/367.03 = 242.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.56x = 367.03 × 242.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.56x = 89,158.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,158.93/246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.61

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