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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.84, 371.81 and 233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.84, 371.81 and 233.20 is: 351.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.84 : 371.81 = 233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.84/371.81 = 233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.84x = 371.81 × 233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.84x = 86,706.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,706.09/246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.26

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