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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.05, 369.08 and 224.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.05, 369.08 and 224.45 is: 336.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.05 : 369.08 = 224.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.05/369.08 = 224.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.05x = 369.08 × 224.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.05x = 82,838.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,838.88/246.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.68

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