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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.80, 372.08 and 233.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.80, 372.08 and 233.57 is: 352.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.80 : 372.08 = 233.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.80/372.08 = 233.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.80x = 372.08 × 233.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.80x = 86,906.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,906.93/246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.13

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