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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.72, 369.54 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.72, 369.54 and 235.44 is: 352.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.72 : 369.54 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.72/369.54 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.72x = 369.54 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.72x = 87,004.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,004.50/246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.64

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