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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.60, 367.56 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.60, 367.56 and 244.80 is: 364.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.60 : 367.56 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.60/367.56 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.60x = 367.56 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.60x = 89,978.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,978.69/246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.88

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