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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.56, 369.48 and 239.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.56, 369.48 and 239.17 is: 358.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.56 : 369.48 = 239.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.56/369.48 = 239.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.56x = 369.48 × 239.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.56x = 88,368.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,368.53/246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.41

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