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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.68, 367.38 and 243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.68, 367.38 and 243.84 is: 363.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.68 : 367.38 = 243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.68/367.38 = 243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.68x = 367.38 × 243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.68x = 89,581.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,581.94/246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.16

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