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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.99, 370.49 and 64.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.99, 370.49 and 64.38 is: 96.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.99 : 370.49 = 64.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.99/370.49 = 64.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.99x = 370.49 × 64.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.99x = 23,851.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,851.82/246.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.57

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