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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.02, 339.32 and 227.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.02, 339.32 and 227.56 is: 313.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.02 : 339.32 = 227.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.02/339.32 = 227.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.02x = 339.32 × 227.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.02x = 77,215.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,215.66/246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.86

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