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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.91, 370.60 and 232.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.91, 370.60 and 232.03 is: 348.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.91 : 370.60 = 232.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.91/370.60 = 232.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.91x = 370.60 × 232.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.91x = 85,988.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,988.23/246.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.25

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