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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.56, 369.36 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.56, 369.36 and 235.04 is: 352.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.56 : 369.36 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.56/369.36 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.56x = 369.36 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.56x = 86,814.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,814.37/246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.10

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