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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.92, 372.58 and 236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.92, 372.58 and 236.94 is: 357.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.92 : 372.58 = 236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.92/372.58 = 236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.92x = 372.58 × 236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.92x = 88,279.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,279.11/246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.52

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