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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.64, 368.04 and 232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.64, 368.04 and 232.96 is: 347.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.64 : 368.04 = 232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.64/368.04 = 232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.64x = 368.04 × 232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.64x = 85,738.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,738.60/246.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.63

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