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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.64, 369.46 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.64, 369.46 and 235.36 is: 352.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.64 : 369.46 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.64/369.46 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.64x = 369.46 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.64x = 86,956.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,956.11/246.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.56

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