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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.18, 551.52 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.18, 551.52 and 246.06 is: 368.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.18 : 551.52 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.18/551.52 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.18x = 551.52 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.18x = 135,707.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,707.01/368.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.59

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