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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.96, 369.37 and 234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.96, 369.37 and 234.50 is: 350.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.96 : 369.37 = 234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.96/369.37 = 234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.96x = 369.37 × 234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.96x = 86,616.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,616.09/246.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.74

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