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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.81, 370.74 and 239.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.81, 370.74 and 239.97 is: 360.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.81 : 370.74 = 239.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.81/370.74 = 239.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.81x = 370.74 × 239.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.81x = 88,966.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,966.48/246.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.47

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