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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.12, 551.77 and 246.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.12, 551.77 and 246.22 is: 369.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.12 : 551.77 = 246.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.12/551.77 = 246.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.12x = 551.77 × 246.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.12x = 135,856.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,856.81/368.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.06

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