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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.74, 371.98 and 233.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.74, 371.98 and 233.51 is: 352.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.74 : 371.98 = 233.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.74/371.98 = 233.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.74x = 371.98 × 233.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.74x = 86,861.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,861.05/246.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.03

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