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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.83, 368.54 and 244.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.83, 368.54 and 244.37 is: 364.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.83 : 368.54 = 244.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.83/368.54 = 244.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.83x = 368.54 × 244.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.83x = 90,060.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,060.12/246.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.87

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