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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.89, 370.34 and 64.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.89, 370.34 and 64.28 is: 96.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.89 : 370.34 = 64.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.89/370.34 = 64.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.89x = 370.34 × 64.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.89x = 23,803.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,803.28/246.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.41

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