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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.95, 368.19 and 240.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.95, 368.19 and 240.54 is: 358.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.95 : 368.19 = 240.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.95/368.19 = 240.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.95x = 368.19 × 240.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.95x = 88,563.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,563.22/246.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.63

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