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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.85, 370.28 and 64.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.85, 370.28 and 64.25 is: 96.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.85 : 370.28 = 64.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.85/370.28 = 64.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.85x = 370.28 × 64.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.85x = 23,788.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,788.32/246.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.37

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