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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.90, 370.35 and 243.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.90, 370.35 and 243.30 is: 364.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.90 : 370.35 = 243.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.90/370.35 = 243.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.90x = 370.35 × 243.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.90x = 90,106.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,106.16/246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.95

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