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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.80, 369.74 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.80, 369.74 and 235.56 is: 352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.80 : 369.74 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.80/369.74 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.80x = 369.74 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.80x = 87,095.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,095.95/246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.90

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