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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246, 368.46 and 224.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246, 368.46 and 224.94 is: 336.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246 : 368.46 = 224.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246/368.46 = 224.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246x = 368.46 × 224.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246x = 82,881.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,881.39/246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.92

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