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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.90, 372.48 and 241.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.90, 372.48 and 241.86 is: 364.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.90 : 372.48 = 241.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.90/372.48 = 241.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.90x = 372.48 × 241.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.90x = 90,088.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,088.01/246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.88

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