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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.04, 366.76 and 226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.04, 366.76 and 226.60 is: 337.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.04 : 366.76 = 226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.04/366.76 = 226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.04x = 366.76 × 226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.04x = 83,107.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,107.82/246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.78

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