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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.72, 370.41 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.72, 370.41 and 235.20 is: 353.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.72 : 370.41 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.72/370.41 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.72x = 370.41 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.72x = 87,120.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,120.43/246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.11

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