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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.88, 369.80 and 235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.88, 369.80 and 235.72 is: 353.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.88 : 369.80 = 235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.88/369.80 = 235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.88x = 369.80 × 235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.88x = 87,169.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,169.26/246.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.08

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