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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.79, 367.01 and 239.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.79, 367.01 and 239.10 is: 355.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.79 : 367.01 = 239.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.79/367.01 = 239.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.79x = 367.01 × 239.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.79x = 87,750.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,750.90/246.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.57

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