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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.84, 370.38 and 234.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.84, 370.38 and 234.32 is: 351.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.84 : 370.38 = 234.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.84/370.38 = 234.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.84x = 370.38 × 234.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.84x = 86,787.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,787.44/246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.59

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