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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.75, 369.57 and 232.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.75, 369.57 and 232.17 is: 347.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.75 : 369.57 = 232.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.75/369.57 = 232.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.75x = 369.57 × 232.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.75x = 85,803.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,803.07/246.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.73

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