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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.88, 369.40 and 233.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.88, 369.40 and 233.69 is: 349.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.88 : 369.40 = 233.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.88/369.40 = 233.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.88x = 369.40 × 233.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.88x = 86,325.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,325.09/246.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.66

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