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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.99, 372.36 and 233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.99, 372.36 and 233.76 is: 352.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.99 : 372.36 = 233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.99/372.36 = 233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.99x = 372.36 × 233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.99x = 87,042.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,042.87/246.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.41

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