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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.58, 370.46 and 233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.58, 370.46 and 233.48 is: 350.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.58 : 370.46 = 233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.58/370.46 = 233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.58x = 370.46 × 233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.58x = 86,495.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,495.00/246.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.78

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