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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.78, 370.02 and 234.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.78, 370.02 and 234.63 is: 351.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.78 : 370.02 = 234.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.78/370.02 = 234.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.78x = 370.02 × 234.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.78x = 86,817.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,817.79/246.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.80

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