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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.86, 370.60 and 234.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.86, 370.60 and 234.11 is: 351.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.86 : 370.60 = 234.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.86/370.60 = 234.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.86x = 370.60 × 234.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.86x = 86,760.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,760.08/246.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.45

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