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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.65, 369.45 and 235.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.65, 369.45 and 235.37 is: 352.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.65 : 369.45 = 235.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.65/369.45 = 235.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.65x = 369.45 × 235.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.65x = 86,955.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,955.60/246.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.55

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