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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.72, 367.44 and 232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.72, 367.44 and 232 is: 345.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.72 : 367.44 = 232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.72/367.44 = 232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.72x = 367.44 × 232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.72x = 85,246.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,246.08/246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.52

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