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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.59, 370.19 and 233.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.59, 370.19 and 233.83 is: 351.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.59 : 370.19 = 233.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.59/370.19 = 233.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.59x = 370.19 × 233.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.59x = 86,562.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,562.58/246.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.04

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