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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.88, 368.36 and 244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.88, 368.36 and 244.96 is: 365.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.88 : 368.36 = 244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.88/368.36 = 244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.88x = 368.36 × 244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.88x = 90,233.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,233.47/246.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.50

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