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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.60, 370.10 and 238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.60, 370.10 and 238.60 is: 358.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.60 : 370.10 = 238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.60/370.10 = 238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.60x = 370.10 × 238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.60x = 88,305.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,305.86/246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.09

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