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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.68, 367.55 and 236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.68, 367.55 and 236.52 is: 352.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.68 : 367.55 = 236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.68/367.55 = 236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.68x = 367.55 × 236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.68x = 86,932.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,932.93/246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.41

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