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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.92, 370.38 and 64.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.92, 370.38 and 64.31 is: 96.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.92 : 370.38 = 64.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.92/370.38 = 64.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.92x = 370.38 × 64.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.92x = 23,819.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,819.14/246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.47

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