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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.92, 367.97 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.92, 367.97 and 240.44 is: 358.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.92 : 367.97 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.92/367.97 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.92x = 367.97 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.92x = 88,471.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,471.66/246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.31

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