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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.16, 543 and 246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.16, 543 and 246 is: 368.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.16 : 543 = 246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.16/543 = 246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.16x = 543 × 246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.16x = 133,578
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,578/362.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.84

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