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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.81, 366.09 and 243.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.81, 366.09 and 243.17 is: 360.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.81 : 366.09 = 243.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.81/366.09 = 243.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.81x = 366.09 × 243.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.81x = 89,020.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,020.74/246.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.68

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