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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.87, 370.32 and 231.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.87, 370.32 and 231.87 is: 347.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.87 : 370.32 = 231.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.87/370.32 = 231.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.87x = 370.32 × 231.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.87x = 85,866.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,866.10/246.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.82

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