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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.88, 368.12 and 237.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.88, 368.12 and 237.34 is: 353.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.88 : 368.12 = 237.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.88/368.12 = 237.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.88x = 368.12 × 237.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.88x = 87,369.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,369.60/246.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.90

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