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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.62, 370.44 and 238.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.62, 370.44 and 238.43 is: 358.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.62 : 370.44 = 238.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.62/370.44 = 238.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.62x = 370.44 × 238.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.62x = 88,322.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,322.16/246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.14

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