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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.22, 370.73 and 246.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.22, 370.73 and 246.59 is: 366.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.22 : 370.73 = 246.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.22/370.73 = 246.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.22x = 370.73 × 246.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.22x = 91,417.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,417.08/249.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.81

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