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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.56, 367.84 and 234.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.56, 367.84 and 234.40 is: 349.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.56 : 367.84 = 234.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.56/367.84 = 234.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.56x = 367.84 × 234.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.56x = 86,221.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,221.70/246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.70

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