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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.60, 367.80 and 241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.60, 367.80 and 241.20 is: 359.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.60 : 367.80 = 241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.60/367.80 = 241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.60x = 367.80 × 241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.60x = 88,713.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,713.36/246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.75

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