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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.98, 370.44 and 64.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.98, 370.44 and 64.36 is: 96.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.98 : 370.44 = 64.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.98/370.44 = 64.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.98x = 370.44 × 64.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.98x = 23,840.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,840.59/246.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.53

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