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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.69, 370.03 and 243.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.69, 370.03 and 243.65 is: 365.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.69 : 370.03 = 243.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.69/370.03 = 243.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.69x = 370.03 × 243.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.69x = 90,157.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,157.81/246.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.47

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