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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.79, 370.19 and 239.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.79, 370.19 and 239.27 is: 358.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.79 : 370.19 = 239.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.79/370.19 = 239.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.79x = 370.19 × 239.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.79x = 88,575.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,575.61/246.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.91

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