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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.61, 367.34 and 241.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.61, 367.34 and 241.75 is: 360.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.61 : 367.34 = 241.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.61/367.34 = 241.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.61x = 367.34 × 241.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.61x = 88,804.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,804.45/246.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.10

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